SMITHDUMPSTERS LLC
USDOT 1767409 • 13546 KENOWA AVE, KENT CITY, MI, 49330
ACTIVEFreight Forwarder
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,767,409
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Freight Forwarder
State
Phone
6162932127
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
20,000
Physical Address
13546 KENOWA AVE, KENT CITY, MI, 49330
Contact
Phone: 6162932127
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 55.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 32.2 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Forwarder | FF-045537 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF045537 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | DISMISSED | Mar 16, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
23%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
9
Violations
60
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
55.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 9 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (60 violations from 9 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+32.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
6.67vs nat'l 1.80
+4.87 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83567079 | US131 @ MORLEY REST AREA | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 82243027 | 17 MILE | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81877722 | US 131 NB @ MORLEY REST AREA | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 393.47(e), 393.95(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 28, 2024 | 81738945 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80804056 | US 131 @ M186 | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.9(a), 393.47(e), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80559303 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.75(c) | No |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79520735 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2, 393.51, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 79458527 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.16(a), 396.17(c), 393.60(c) | No |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 79027245 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
4 total · 75.0% OOS
2024-052025-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
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