L SMITH TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2250067 • 2637 ST RT 28, GOSHEN, OH, 45122
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-767496 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 11, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN298656 | ON FILE | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN298656 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS107136 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPOH0560117388 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2018 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPOH0560117388 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-882976-00 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2013 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-882976-00 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 21, 2011 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-882976-00 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2011 | Dec 9, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN298656 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN298656 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS107136 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPOH0560117388 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPOH0560117388 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-882976-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2018 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-882976-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2014 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-882976-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC767496 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2021 |
| MC767496 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2020 |
| MC767496 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2013 |
| MC767496 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 9, 2011 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87049141 | PENNVILLE IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 85358637 | ST. LOUIS MO | MO | Level 3 | DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 383.51A-SIN | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84363480 | PIKE COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | COMR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84161846 | STRAUGHN IN | IN | Level 2 | TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82523342 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 81376877 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | TEPE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | 70 | ...278233 | L SMITH TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUCHOUQUET (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...032562 | L SMITH TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 16, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records