SMOOTH TRUCKING LLC
LOGAN, IA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMOOTH TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2082877) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2082877/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jan 23, 2023
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC727040ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 42.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
SMOOTH TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in LOGAN, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2082877. 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 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 12 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.
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.
SMOOTH TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, based in Logan, IA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 42.9% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and NE (2).
42.9% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Mana | 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 | 1 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 8.75 | 9 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▲ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83215903 | Nov 20, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82766809 | Sep 25, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 82405553 | Aug 13, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.110(b), 395.22(h)(4) | Yes |
| 79343642 | Jul 31, 2023 | MO | 2 | WEST BOUND 36 AT JUNCTION Z |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88244116 | Jun 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83777933 | Feb 4, 2025 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81320375 | Apr 10, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79784550 | Sep 26, 2023 | NE | 1 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(3) | Yes |
| 79007811 | Jun 22, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78799364 | Jun 1, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 86202953 | Oct 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82354544 | Aug 12, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0224043483 | Oct 25, 2024 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001815481 | Jan 13, 2020 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 7, 2022 | MC727040-C | TRANSFER | CERTIFICATE | TRANSFER → |
| Oct 22, 2010 | MC727040-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82745A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 23, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82745A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC18475A | SURETY | — | Jun 20, 2017 | Jul 22, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82745A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2015 | Feb 1, 2022 | TRANSFERRED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82745A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 6, 2010 | Feb 9, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82745A | CARGO | — | Oct 6, 2010 | Feb 1, 2022 | TRANSFERRED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 3, 2022
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Feb 1, 2022insuranceTRANSFER — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 22, 2017insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 9, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| WEST BOUND 36 AT JUNCTION Z | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC727040
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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2 reportable crashes
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