What Verdica's 815 score means for SCHWICKERT'S TECTA AMERICA LLC
Verdica's composite score of 815 places SCHWICKERT'S TECTA AMERICA LLC in the excellent band (800–850), indicating strong overall compliance performance relative to other trucking providers in the regulatory database. This score reflects measurable compliance across three dimensions: authority and insurance status, safety record, and inspection history.
A reader should understand that an 815 score signals a provider with documented regulatory standing and a track record that meets or exceeds baseline industry compliance thresholds. It does not mean the provider is perfect or violation-free—trucking operations routinely receive minor infractions—but rather that violations, if present, have not accumulated to a level that triggers elevated risk flags in the FMCSA data. For a business owner or shipper evaluating transportation partners, a score in this band typically suggests lower regulatory risk compared to the broader carrier population.
The lack of independent customer reviews indexed to this entity means the score is based entirely on regulatory data. No third-party feedback about service reliability, responsiveness, or operational experience is currently available through Verdica. Prospective partners should treat the compliance score as one input into a vendor decision, not a complete assessment.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score indicates SCHWICKERT'S TECTA AMERICA LLC holds valid operating authority and proof of required cargo and liability insurance. In the trucking industry, this is a threshold measure—carriers must maintain active authority and continuous insurance coverage to operate legally. A score of 850 in this dimension confirms the provider meets that baseline requirement with no flagged lapses or deficiencies on record.
Safety Record (835/850): This score reflects the carrier's performance on FMCSA BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) metrics, which measure safety violations and crashes relative to peers. The 835 score indicates a safety profile above the regulatory floor but with some recorded incidents or violations that prevent a perfect score. In practice, this means the provider has documented safety issues that the FMCSA tracks, but those issues are not severe enough to warrant a critical alert or intervention.
Inspection History (735/850): This is the lowest of the three sub-scores, though still within the acceptable-to-strong range. Inspection history reflects the outcome of roadside FMCSA inspections—vehicle condition, driver qualifications, logbook compliance, and other operational standards. A score of 735 suggests the provider has received inspection findings (violations or defects) that pulled the score below the other dimensions. This does not necessarily indicate systemic failure, but rather documented areas where inspectors identified non-compliance.
What regulators in MN track for trucking providers
The FMCSA maintains a national safety database tracking all interstate carriers and many intrastate operators. In Minnesota, regulators monitor carrier performance through two primary mechanisms: safety inspections and BASIC scores.
Safety inspections are roadside checks of vehicles and driver documentation. Inspectors issue violations for mechanical defects (brakes, lighting, tires), driver credential lapses (expired medical certificates, hours-of-service violations), and documentation issues. Accumulation of violations raises BASIC scores.
BASIC scores measure violation rates in seven categories: unsafe driving, crash history, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance, controlled substances, hazardous materials handling, and driver fitness. Higher BASIC scores indicate more violations; lower scores indicate better performance. The FMCSA uses BASIC data to identify carriers requiring investigation or intervention.
A carrier's Verdica composite score aggregates these regulatory signals. Movements up or down depend on new violations, successful safety audits, or resolved deficiencies captured in updated FMCSA records.
Bottom line
SCHWICKERT'S TECTA AMERICA LLC scores in the excellent compliance band and presents lower regulatory risk. Before committing to a service agreement, verify that current insurance certificates and operating authority remain active, and request references from existing customers to cross-check the regulatory data against real-world operational experience.