Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
JAMES A SCHMUCKAL dba SCHMUCKAL TREE FARMS
DOT 503868 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 7, 2026
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Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (616-946-5100) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameJAMES A SCHMUCKAL
Registered Since11/09/1992
DBA / Trade NameSCHMUCKAL TREE FARMS
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
Phone616-946-5100
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 33.7 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

9 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CELLULOSE 287665 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CH & P DRILLING CO 373529 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
BENDER JOSEPH F JR 381814 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
DONALD F NOTTKE 112040 MC118392 OTHER-UNKNOWN Active
MORGAN-MC COOL INC 115755 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CHEF PIERRE INC 115826 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
ROBERT JR & JEFFREY DOHM 175734 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
EVERETT SEELEY 213184 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
R C W ENTERPRISE 251976 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
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