SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 151 days Sep 12, 2013 → Feb 10, 2014
- Common (Property) gap · 153 days Inactive Sep 18, 2013 → reinstated Feb 18, 2014
- 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 — SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC (USDOT 1885116) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): CHARLES M. SMITH (Company officer); ROBERT E. PROBST JR (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 151 days — Sep 12, 2013 → Feb 10, 2014 • Common (Property) gap · 153 days — Inactive Sep 18, 2013 → reinstated Feb 18, 2014 • 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 · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1885116/ As of: Jul 19, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 50% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43086 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +2 (20 → 22) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −4 (16 → 12) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINAPolicy effective May 15, 2025
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC679412ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 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
SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC is a motor carrier based in RENOVO, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1885116. 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 22 power units and 12 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 16 drivers, based in Renovo, PA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.9% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; International, Kenworth, and Easton car are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,086 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 18, 2013 to Feb 18, 2014 (153 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 12, 2013 to Feb 10, 2014 (151 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 16 12Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 20 22Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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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| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| International | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Easton Car | 1 | |
| Fntn | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 10.42 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86947675 | Feb 2, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 85190317 | Jul 10, 2025 | PA | 2 | SR15 AT SR14 LEWIS TOWNSHIP |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 83932075 | Feb 20, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-sr1005-wayne-twp---wayne-twp-l |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 82383721 | Aug 13, 2024 | PA | 2 | ON RENOVO RD AT ITS INTERSECTI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81696956 | May 22, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78866879 | Jun 6, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78743245 | May 25, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 18, 2014 | MC679412-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 26, 2009 | MC679412-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 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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| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2703460 | 91X | $750,000 | May 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CAA 4464814 | BIPD | — | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 031 07 18 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2015 | Jul 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EPP 031 07 18 | CARGO | — | Feb 24, 2015 | Jun 7, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 031 07 18 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2015 | May 15, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 2230515 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 2230515 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2014 | Feb 24, 2015 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 151 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 12, 2013 to Feb 10, 2014 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4282376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2010 | Sep 12, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4282376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2010 | Dec 18, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4282376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 10, 2009 | Sep 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4282376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 2230515 H7 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q41 2630200 | CARGO | — | May 26, 2009 | Feb 24, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNION INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 4, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 15, 2020
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May 15, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 7, 2016insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 15, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Mar 31, 2015
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Feb 24, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 24, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Feb 18, 2014
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Sep 18, 2013
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Sep 18, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 18, 2013authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 153 days (through Feb 18, 2014)
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Sep 12, 2013insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 12, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 151 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 10, 2014)
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Dec 18, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2010
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Sep 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2010
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Sep 10, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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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| ON RENOVO RD AT ITS INTERSECTI | PA | 1 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SR15 AT SR14 LEWIS TOWNSHIP | PA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC679412
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
91X policy on file
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UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
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How to verify SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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