Larry J Schaefer and John L Schaefer
USDOT 73130MC-319151USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Schaefer Brothers· Plainview, NE
Larry J Schaefer and John L Schaefer (USDOT 73130) holds active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-319151 based in Plainview, NE. The earliest grant on file is from May 1997, 29 years, 5 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co. It reported 10 power units and 8 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (September 2025).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-319151 | Broker | Active | $1,000,000 liability, bond | $1,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-319151 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability, bond | $1,000,000 liability, bond |
Earliest grant on file: May 20, 1997 (29 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Sep 15, 2025 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | — | Mar 31, 2021 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | MC-319151 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 19, 2025 | MC-319151 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 18, 2021 | MC-319151 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Mar 4, 2021 | MC-319151 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Jan 27, 2014 | MC-319151 | Reinstated · broker |
| Dec 9, 2013 | MC-319151 | Revoked · broker |
| Apr 17, 2009 | MC-319151 | Granted · broker |
| May 20, 1997 | MC-319151 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-319151 | Broker | Nov 5, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 73130 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-319151 |
| Legal name | Larry J Schaefer and John L Schaefer |
| DBA name | Schaefer Brothers |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Location | Plainview, Nebraska 68769 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Conditional · May 19, 2012 |
Fleet
| Power units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 |
| Drivers | 8 · 8 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 586,887 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Grain, feed, hay
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