SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC
USDOT 2134536 • DBA: STS • 500 DELANCY ST, NEWARK, NJ, 07105
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-743306 | REVOKED | May 28, 2013 | May 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000179-00 | ON FILE | May 19, 2024 | May 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2433680-02 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2022 | May 19, 2024 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP2433680-00 | REPLACED | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP500012-00 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2019 | May 19, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20003602 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20003600 | REPLACED | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2018 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882113 01 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29001196 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2015 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29001196 | REPLACED | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29001196 | REPLACED | May 19, 2013 | May 19, 2014 |
| NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN017053 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2012 | May 19, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 61 30 | REPLACED | May 19, 2011 | May 19, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000179-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2433680-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BAP2433680-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP500012-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20003602 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2019 | May 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20003600 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882113 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001196 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001196 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001196 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | WN017053 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2013 | May 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 61 30 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2012 | May 19, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-743306 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-743306 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC743306 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2024 |
| MC743306 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC743306 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2019 |
| MC743306 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2016 |
| MC743306 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2015 |
| MC743306 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 5, 2013 | REVOKED | May 27, 2025 |
| MC743306 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2011 | REVOKED | May 28, 2013 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 0001 S | ...BE1764 | SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENSALEM TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...146379 | SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHLEHEM TWP | NJ 173 | ...X85955 | SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...BE1764 | SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Aug 6, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records