SIDNEY L SMITH INC

USDOT 152093 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: SIDNEY SMITH General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment +4 more Based in SANDYVILLE, WV Grade A · 88
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 · Oct 1, 2022
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: SIDNEY SMITH
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIDNEY L SMITH INC (USDOT 152093)
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
Officer(s): SIDNEY SMITH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/152093/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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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.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144060 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 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 152093
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC148684
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer SIDNEY SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 137,616 mi
Contact & address
Physical
12395 LIVERPOOL RD
SANDYVILLE, WV 25275
Mailing
PO BOX 119
SANDYVILLE, WV 25275
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 152093
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 137,616 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 30 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 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 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 50%
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%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
6
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SIDNEY L SMITH INC is a corporation based in SANDYVILLE, WV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 152093. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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

SIDNEY L SMITH INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sandyville, WV. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Benson tru and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 144,060 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,060 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,060 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2026-06

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
Ohio (OH) 2 1 50.0% Jun 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Benson Tru 2
Kaly 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 2.40 2 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88025744 Jun 1, 2026 OH 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85639080 Aug 28, 2025 OH 1 SARDINIA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E Yes
80289357 Dec 1, 2023 OH 2 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.104(b) No
78489908 Apr 26, 2023 WV 2 SOUTH BOUND WEIGH STATION
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2501502586 Sep 23, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902247654 Jun 11, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000014743A Dec 12, 2006 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000008212A Aug 20, 2003 WV 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV000509846A Mar 24, 1995 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000504778A Feb 10, 1995 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP89265A 91X $1,000,000 Oct 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN226560 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2017 Oct 24, 2022 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN226560 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN131664 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2013 Oct 1, 2017 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6020415-01 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2012 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF622022 CARGO Oct 1, 2008 Oct 27, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF622022 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2008 Oct 1, 2012 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP103007697301 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2007 Oct 1, 2008 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP103007697300 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2006 Oct 1, 2007 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT 660 9347B691 CARGO Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2008 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM03401119 CARGO Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT687215 CARGO Sep 13, 2002 Oct 1, 2003 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT687215 CARGO Sep 13, 2002 Oct 29, 2003 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK PAC9863089 CARGO Sep 13, 2000 Sep 13, 2002 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL479953 BIPD/Primary Sep 13, 2000 Oct 1, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9045760 CARGO Sep 13, 1998 Sep 13, 1998 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO CI0336021 CARGO Sep 13, 1998 Sep 13, 1998 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9045760 CARGO Sep 13, 1998 Oct 20, 2000 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9045760 CARGO Sep 13, 1998 Sep 13, 2000 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM03400741 CARGO Sep 13, 1997 Sep 13, 1998 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY TL447-5006 BIPD/Primary Sep 13, 1997 Sep 13, 2000 CANCELLED
THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK TAPI 47 07-0274 BIPD/Primary Sep 14, 1993 Sep 13, 1997 REPLACED
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY 84-010413 CARGO Oct 14, 1991 Oct 14, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 24, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Oct 2, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Oct 1, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 27, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Oct 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  10. Oct 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  11. Sep 30, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Oct 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  13. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Sep 25, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Oct 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  17. Oct 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  18. Sep 13, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  19. Oct 20, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  20. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  21. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  22. Sep 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO
  23. Sep 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  24. Sep 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  25. Dec 8, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Oct 14, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 13, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK
  28. May 1, 1992
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Feb 12, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Oct 9, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Sep 21, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Nov 7, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Aug 12, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Jun 12, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 1 0
SARDINIA OH OH 1 1
SOUTH BOUND WEIGH STATION WV 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SIDNEY L SMITH INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SIDNEY L SMITH INC

Is SIDNEY L SMITH INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SIDNEY L SMITH INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 152093 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SIDNEY L SMITH INC's safety rating?
SIDNEY L SMITH INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SIDNEY L SMITH INC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for SIDNEY L SMITH INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SIDNEY L SMITH INC's out-of-service rate?
SIDNEY L SMITH INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SIDNEY L SMITH INC based?
SIDNEY L SMITH INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 12395 LIVERPOOL RD, SANDYVILLE, West Virginia 25275. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SIDNEY L SMITH INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. SIDNEY L SMITH INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC148684). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SIDNEY L SMITH INC operate?
SIDNEY L SMITH INC self-reports 7 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SIDNEY L SMITH INC had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SIDNEY L SMITH INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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