MATTHEW SMITH

USDOT 1827915 • DBA: MATTHEW SMITH TOWING • 58 BURNT HICKORY RD, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30120

ACTIVE
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
1,827,915
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
7706069834
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
50,000
Physical Address
58 BURNT HICKORY RD, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30120
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
49%
Vehicle Maintenance
1%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
39
Violations
35
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
5.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
10
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
10
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 39 of 39 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states39 inspections

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 39 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 39 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-STFACSteering - Cracked front axle beam22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OA11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.90vs nat'l 1.80
-0.90 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (39 inspections)

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Inspection History (39 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 19, 202586637276ACWORTH GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLCP, 391.41APCYes
Dec 16, 202586598597CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586599069CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586598167CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586599622CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586598064CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202586599048CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586597665CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586598493CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586598202CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202584084664CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202584084656CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 18, 202583951543CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSOANo
Jan 23, 202583695724KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.17A1-LSLDMWR, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWA2Yes
Dec 12, 202483433047CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483433906CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483433697CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.53B-B, 393.9A-LIL, 393.47EYes
Dec 12, 202483433656CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483433502CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483433265CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 12, 202483433003CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483432967CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483432859CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202483432482CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 14, 202482934334CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202482113258CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 28, 202481764854CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK13396.3A1-STFAC, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLFCNo
May 10, 202481624176BALL GROUND GAGALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 393.203(c), 396.17(c)Yes
Dec 6, 202380377231HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Nov 29, 202380330827OTHERGALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 29, 202380367713TWO LANE RURAL ROADGALevel 1STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 29, 202380367711TWO LANE RURAL ROADGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 29, 202380367712TWO LANE RURAL ROADGALevel 1MERCEDES BUS0No
Nov 29, 202380330764OTHERGALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 29, 202380330806OTHERGALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 29, 202380330826OTHERGALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45(d)No
Nov 29, 202380330763OTHERGALevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 23, 202379543278MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAYGALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Apr 13, 202378351291HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 31392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-052025-12
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving10 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 21, 2010GATOW00

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 21, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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