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SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO dba JOHN SCHADLER & SONS
DOT 6181 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
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⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
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Company Information
Legal NameSCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO
Registered Since06/01/1974
DBA / Trade NameJOHN SCHADLER & SONS
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address242 SOUTH PKWY, CLIFTON, NJ, 07014-1068
Phone973-777-5620
Company OfficersHERBERT JOHNSON, ROBERT JOHNSON
MCS-150 Filed04/08/2014
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 12+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings

No insurance or bond filings found on file.

Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Annual Mileage1,000 mi
Safety RatingS (1987-11-09)
Cargo Carried

UNSPECIFIED

US Inspections (24 months)
InspectionsOut of ServiceOut of Service %
0 0 0%
US Crashes (24 months)
FatalInjuryTowTotal
0 0 0 0
Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO authorized to operate?

SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO (DOT 6181) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.

Is SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO safe to book a load with?

FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.

What is SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO's DOT number?

SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6181.

How do I contact SCHAFF PIANO SUPPLY CO?

The phone number on file with FMCSA is 973-777-5620.

Data sourced from FMCSA. Report generated August 19, 2026. Informational only — always verify directly with FMCSA.  ·  ← Run another lookup