SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY
DBA: SMC GLOBAL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY (USDOT 1472900) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1472900/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.5% vs peer median 14.6% (neutral). n=41148 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCEPolicy effective Jan 4, 2024
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC799227ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 54 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 125 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 75 | 75 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.67% | 12% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY is a motor carrier based in KERSHAW, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1472900. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 25 drivers, with 125 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, based in Kershaw, SC. Across 83 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.5% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
83 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 131% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (27) and TX (11), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.5% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Freightliner, Bulk, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,148 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 25 | 6 | 24.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 84 | |
| Bulk | 9 | |
| Unknown | 9 | |
| Blke | 8 | |
| Bulk Equip | 6 | |
| Pratt | 6 | |
| Cheetah Ch | 5 | |
| Bulk-Haule | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 2.03 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (125 rows) View all 125 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88441537 | Jul 16, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88303359 | Jul 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88180879 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88103924 | Jun 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88053534 | Jun 4, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 88028180 | Jun 1, 2026 | OH | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87601077 | Apr 16, 2026 | SC | 2 | ROEBUCK SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87593387 | Apr 15, 2026 | VA | 1 | BLAND VA | — | 1 | — | No |
| 87531317 | Apr 6, 2026 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC | — | 2 | — | No |
| 87393175 | Mar 25, 2026 | SC | 2 | JEFFERSON SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87310186 | Mar 17, 2026 | SC | 2 | JEFFERSON SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87292503 | Mar 11, 2026 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC | — | 1 | — | Yes |
| 87187065 | Mar 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | JEFFERSON SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87053459 | Feb 11, 2026 | LA | 3 | PONCHATOULA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87052742 | Feb 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | GREENFIELD IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86928110 | Jan 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | Yes |
| 86928957 | Jan 28, 2026 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86851357 | Jan 20, 2026 | SC | 2 | JEFFERSON SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86734012 | Jan 7, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86677509 | Dec 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-13500--east-freeway |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | — | No |
| 86602903 | Dec 18, 2025 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86599524 | Dec 16, 2025 | OH | 2 | EATON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86565431 | Dec 11, 2025 | SC | 2 | AIKEN SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86422500 | Nov 25, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | Yes |
| 86487744 | Nov 24, 2025 | US | 1 | ST GEORGE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108451146 | Jan 23, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX75JAHQE1K6 | May 13, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024308896 | Dec 12, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX712BHQE12H | Dec 4, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6MPBHQE12T | Jun 29, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023205140 | Feb 10, 2023 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0210032813 | Aug 10, 2021 | LA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5YKBHQE1D7 | Feb 12, 2021 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020254622 | Aug 26, 2020 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5DT6HQE14A | Jan 2, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072197778 | May 26, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0018542861 | Apr 4, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0017613578 | Aug 28, 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017607103 | Aug 21, 2017 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006274888 | Jun 15, 2017 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105093446 | May 4, 2017 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0015506307 | Jan 18, 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC010145206B | Dec 3, 2010 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | MC799227 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 23, 2012 | MC799227-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4784948 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 4, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4784948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4784948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 17, 2021 | Aug 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4784948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 17, 2021 | Sep 11, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 5593785 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9161952 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2012 | Nov 17, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP9161952 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 18, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 4, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
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Sep 11, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Aug 23, 2023
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Aug 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Oct 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
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Nov 17, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2013
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Oct 18, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 6 | 3 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 6 | 3 |
| I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 6 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SC | SC | 6 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| WADDY | KY | 3 | 0 |
| BLAND VA | VA | 3 | 0 |
| SAVANNAH GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| PREBLE SCALES | OH | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC799227
common · ACTIVE · MC
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COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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125 inspections
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18 reportable crashes
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How to verify SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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