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  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Nov 16, 2009 · Docket MC676157.

R D SMITH LC

USDOT 1871984 Active Based in NORTH ENGLISH, IA

R D SMITH LC is a motor carrier based in NORTH ENGLISH, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1871984. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

R D SMITH LC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 16 years on FMCSA's records, based in North English, IA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
11
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Mar 6, 2021
Process Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 43% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (2) and TN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Corner uti are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
Serves 34,199 carriers
Location & Contact
3130 E AVE
NORTH ENGLISH, IA 52316
Phone: 3196215321
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1871984
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 426,658 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 16, 2009 to Feb 15, 2019 (3378 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 10, 2009 to Feb 15, 2019 (3384 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 2 0 0.0% Feb 21, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Jul 3, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jan 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 8
Utility 6
Kenworth 2
Great Dane 2
Corner Uti 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87115577 Feb 21, 2026 IL 3 I-474
PTRB OTHER
IA MX1665 · 1XPBDP9X9MD689782
0 — No
86786385 Jan 12, 2026 TN 3 MOUNT JULIET TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA MX1665 · 1XPBDP9X9MD689782
0 — No
83998640 Feb 27, 2025 IL 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FZ8947 · 1XPBDP9X1PD816691
0 — No
82066884 Jul 3, 2024 AR 1 MENA AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW8117 · 1XPBDP9X7MD689781
0 — No
81257770 Mar 28, 2024 IL 3 I-57
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ2261 · 1XPBDP9X9MD689782
0 — No
80777221 Feb 6, 2024 AL 3 ROADSIDE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ2261 · 1XPBDP9X9MD689782
0 — No
80344673 Dec 7, 2023 IA 3 HWY 63
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ2261 · 1XPBDP9X9MD689782
1 392.2 No
79146178 Jul 12, 2023 IA 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV7305 · 1XP5DR9X5WN453944
4 393.11, 393.55(d)(1), 393.9(a) No
78820886 Jun 4, 2023 IA 1 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS1886 · 1XKYDP9X1KJ241244
0 — No
78796752 Jun 1, 2023 MS 3 TRADITION
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS1886 · 1XKYDP9X1KJ24144
0 — No
78454092 Apr 25, 2023 MS 2 PIKE COUNTY
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS1886 · 1XKYDP9X1KJ241244
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC676157
Revoked
Granted Nov 16, 2009 Revoked Nov 16, 2009
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Nov 16, 2009 MC676157 Contract REVOKED Nov 16, 2009
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 15, 2019 MC676157-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Feb 13, 2019 MC676157 NC REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 17, 2009 MC676157-P CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN299408 91X Mar 6, 2021 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 0489598 BIPD/Primary Mar 6, 2019 Mar 6, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA 75TRS097301 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 2019 Mar 6, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA 75TRS097301 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 2019 Apr 12, 2019 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 3384 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 10, 2009 to Feb 15, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN642876 BIPD/Primary Apr 2, 2009 Nov 10, 2009 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 6, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 12, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
  3. Mar 6, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
  4. Feb 15, 2019
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Nov 16, 2009
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Nov 16, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Nov 16, 2009
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3378 days (through Feb 15, 2019)
  8. Nov 10, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 10, 2009
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3384 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 15, 2019)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE AL 1 0
MENA AR AR 1 0
HWY 63 IA 1 0
I-474 IL 1 0
I-57 IL 1 0
PIKE COUNTY MS 1 0
TRADITION MS 1 0
MOUNT JULIET TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(d)(1) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify R D SMITH LC

  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 R D SMITH LC

Is R D SMITH LC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. R D SMITH LC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1871984 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 R D SMITH LC's safety rating? ▾
R D SMITH LC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has R D SMITH LC had? ▾
11 roadside inspections are on file for R D SMITH LC 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 R D SMITH LC's out-of-service rate? ▾
R D SMITH LC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 11 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is R D SMITH LC based? ▾
R D SMITH LC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3130 E AVE, NORTH ENGLISH, Iowa 52316. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does R D SMITH LC have valid operating authority? ▾
R D SMITH LC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does R D SMITH LC operate? ▾
R D SMITH LC self-reports 3 power units and 3 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 R D SMITH LC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for R D SMITH LC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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