WILLIAM E SMITH TRUCKING INC

USDOT 148573 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: WILLIAM E SMITH Company officer 2: WILL SMITH General Freight Produce Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in MT AIRY, NC
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 31, 2023
Review these
  • OOS mixed vs peers Driver 8.30% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 13.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WILLIAM E SMITH TRUCKING INC (USDOT 148573)
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: $1,000,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 8.30% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 13.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/148573/
As of: Jul 29, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 13.3% (better). n=60618 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing · 1 cargo

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 148573
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC204976
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer WILLIAM E SMITH
Company officer 2 WILL SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 17 units
Drivers 33
Annual mileage 2,504,270 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2973 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
MT AIRY, NC 27030
Mailing
P O BOX 583
MT AIRY, NC 27030
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 148573
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,504,270 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 8.3% vs 6.7% +1.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.76 vs 1.80 -1.04
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 17 0 0
Trailers 23 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 46 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 45 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 25 25 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 4% 0%
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
17
Drivers
33
Inspections
45
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
8.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
46 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WILLIAM E SMITH TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in MT AIRY, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 148573. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 17 power units and 33 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.3%. 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.

Carrier overview

WILLIAM E SMITH TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 33 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mt Airy, NC. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 4.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (7) and NM (5).

Violation profile

4.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 33 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 60,618 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
8.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 60,618 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.3%
Median across 60,618 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -13.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 7 0 0.0% Jul 9, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 5 1 20.0% Jul 21, 2026
California (CA) 4 0 0.0% Sep 23, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 3 0 0.0% Dec 2, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 3 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 2 0 0.0% Aug 31, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 41
Utility 33
Great Dane 5
Dors 1
Utit 1
Utlt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 3 0.47 0 Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 1.52 2 Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 0.19 0 Jul 27, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88479856 Jul 21, 2026 NM 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88357058 Jul 9, 2026 NC 1
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87831677 May 13, 2026 OK 1
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87486074 Apr 1, 2026 NC 3 I-26
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87438951 Mar 30, 2026 NC 3 I-40 IREDELL COUNTY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87338098 Mar 18, 2026 TN 1 MEMPHIS TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87214581 Mar 5, 2026 NC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86685410 Dec 31, 2025 NC 3 nc-i-40-wb-@-university-dr
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86470445 Dec 2, 2025 NM 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
85872423 Sep 23, 2025 CA 2 ca-n/b-sr-99-jso-airport-dr
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
8 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLSR No
85662869 Sep 1, 2025 CA 2 ca-sr-60-w/b-wof-pedley-rd.
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLLR No
85646787 Aug 31, 2025 AR 2 VAN BUREN AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85315122 Jul 23, 2025 TN 3 STANTON TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85182079 Jul 1, 2025 CA 1 CACHE CREEK SCALES
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84986563 Jun 16, 2025 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84912721 Jun 9, 2025 NM 3 I-10 EB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8A-ELD, 392.2-SLLS1 Yes
84881079 Jun 4, 2025 TN 1 STANTON TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84586077 May 5, 2025 CA 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24D-ELDPT No
84038566 Feb 27, 2025 NC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83378298 Dec 10, 2024 NM 3 LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83339625 Dec 2, 2024 AZ 3 BUCKEYE AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
82855010 Oct 5, 2024 AR 3 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82676397 Sep 10, 2024 AZ 3 FLAGSTAFF AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82496885 Aug 23, 2024 NC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82491140 Aug 20, 2024 AZ 2 HOLBROOK AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55(e) No
Recent Crashes (46 rows) View all 46 →
Report # Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow ▼ Hazmat Severity
VA0000063681 Nov 20, 2003 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6SHDHQE1CN Jan 21, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4S88HQE1QJ Nov 20, 2016 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4KMAHQE165 Mar 2, 2016 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3Y8DHQE1XY Dec 8, 2013 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3XABHQE117 Nov 24, 2013 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3VIEHQE12O Sep 2, 2013 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX398EHQE1N8 Jun 25, 2011 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2454288012 Jun 18, 2007 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245377000X Dec 9, 2005 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX2453028012 Dec 28, 2003 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX2452927016 Aug 6, 2003 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245236102A Jan 1, 2002 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245217701C Jun 25, 2000 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX0006117089 Jun 14, 1996 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300865731 Feb 7, 2023 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0103746378 Aug 13, 2023 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0100036628 Feb 23, 2011 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0009468555 Oct 16, 2006 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0008318520 Oct 24, 2003 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0007854184 Oct 5, 2002 TN 0 2 Yes No Injury
SC012519127A Mar 31, 2012 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
OK0102319399 May 22, 2008 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0100878319 Jul 18, 2007 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
NV0110914560 Sep 14, 2011 NV 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF011965 91X $1,000,000 Mar 31, 2023 On file ACTIVE
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 506-8507275 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY NCFR 210489 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY NCFR 108435 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY NCFR 006761 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF001753 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2016 May 1, 2019 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF001753 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2016 Mar 31, 2019 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2003125028 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2015 May 1, 2016 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54611A BIPD/Primary May 1, 2008 May 1, 2015 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54611A 34 May 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CI9J6084 CARGO May 1, 2007 May 1, 2008 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01139201 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2007 May 1, 2008 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 460271 CARGO May 1, 2006 May 1, 2007 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 466999 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2006 May 1, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 461931 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2005 May 1, 2006 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 454664 CARGO May 1, 2004 May 1, 2006 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 458127 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2004 May 1, 2005 CANCELLED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY 6CA4400 CARGO May 1, 2003 May 1, 2004 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 447879 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2003 May 1, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 439621 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2002 May 1, 2003 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 02HSBCMTC041 CARGO May 1, 2002 May 1, 2003 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 018131-020 CARGO May 1, 2001 May 24, 2002 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 363220 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2001 May 1, 2002 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 018131-020 CARGO May 1, 2001 May 1, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP89045A CARGO May 1, 1999 May 1, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Mar 31, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 25, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Mar 31, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 18, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 31, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Mar 24, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. May 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 31, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 29, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. May 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. May 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  14. May 1, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. May 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. May 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. May 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. May 1, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  19. Apr 30, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. May 1, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. May 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. May 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  23. May 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Apr 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  25. May 5, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. May 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. May 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jun 9, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. May 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  30. May 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  31. May 24, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  32. May 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  33. May 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  34. May 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  35. Jul 2, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  36. May 29, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  37. May 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. May 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  39. Jun 10, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jun 6, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 7 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 6 0
395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours of Service 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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