SIDNEY L SMITH INC
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.
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 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144060 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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Oct 1, 2022
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC148684ACTIVE
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%).
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.
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.
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.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Benson tru and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 88025744 | Jun 1, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85639080 | Aug 28, 2025 | OH | 1 | SARDINIA OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 80289357 | Dec 1, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104(b) | No |
| 78489908 | Apr 26, 2023 | WV | 2 | SOUTH BOUND WEIGH STATION |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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Oct 24, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2021
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Oct 2, 2017
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 27, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2008insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Sep 30, 2008
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Oct 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 1, 2006insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2006
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Oct 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 29, 2003insuranceTERM/CANCL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 13, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Oct 20, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Sep 13, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Sep 13, 2000insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 13, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO
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Sep 13, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Dec 8, 1997
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Oct 14, 1997insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 13, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK
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May 1, 1992
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Feb 12, 1992
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Oct 9, 1991
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Sep 21, 1989
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Nov 7, 1988
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Aug 12, 1981
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Jun 12, 1981
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| 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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Docket MC148684
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO
CARGO policy on file
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CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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