SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC
ALTON, VA
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 · 3617 days May 6, 2004 → Apr 1, 2014
- Contract (Property) gap · 3662 days Inactive May 12, 2004 → reinstated May 22, 2014
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC (USDOT 2280624) 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): ROBERT SMITH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 3617 days — May 6, 2004 → Apr 1, 2014 • Contract (Property) gap · 3662 days — Inactive May 12, 2004 → reinstated May 22, 2014 On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2280624/ As of: Jul 25, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44403 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
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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InsurancePEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 27, 2015
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC is a motor carrier based in ALTON, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2280624. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 21 drivers, with 37 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.
SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 21 drivers, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Alton, VA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 15% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (7) and NC (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Kenworth, Volvo, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 12, 2004 to May 22, 2014 (3662 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 6, 2004 to Apr 1, 2014 (3617 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84589039 | May 5, 2025 | VA | 3 | STEPHENS CITY VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84565344 | May 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 421 SB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84455151 | Apr 21, 2025 | SC | 3 | MARION SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84205506 | Mar 21, 2025 | VA | 3 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83900245 | Feb 13, 2025 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83637481 | Jan 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-durham-county,-us-501-south |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83574356 | Jan 9, 2025 | SC | 3 | MARION SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83308682 | Nov 27, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83090295 | Nov 5, 2024 | VA | 3 | AMHERST VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82990771 | Oct 24, 2024 | NC | 3 | I 85 NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 82692291 | Sep 18, 2024 | NC | 3 | 73 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82536439 | Aug 29, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-n |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82535753 | Aug 28, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82125382 | Jul 9, 2024 | VA | 3 | NORTH GARDEN VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81669532 | May 20, 2024 | VA | 3 | VIRGILINA VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81625773 | May 15, 2024 | VA | 2 | CLARKSVILLE VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81441787 | Apr 25, 2024 | VA | 3 | BLAIRS VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81374775 | Apr 16, 2024 | NC | 3 | I73 AT EXIT 30 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81136910 | Mar 15, 2024 | VA | 3 | GRETNA VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80915689 | Feb 22, 2024 | NC | 2 | US29 AT NC87 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80653846 | Jan 22, 2024 | VA | 3 | VIRGILINA VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 80624634 | Jan 11, 2024 | VA | 3 | KEYSVILLE VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80557086 | Dec 28, 2023 | VA | 3 | WB RT 360 WO GLASCOCK RD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80351334 | Dec 4, 2023 | VA | 1 | RED OAK VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47D2-BLTBD | Yes |
| 80351446 | Dec 1, 2023 | VA | 3 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0024301030 | Nov 14, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107836062 | Aug 28, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107787108 | Jul 17, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0107788930 | Jun 7, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107536944 | Nov 22, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107299189 | Apr 6, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107269397 | Mar 8, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0230375228 | Feb 6, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107122948 | Oct 25, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106293081 | Jul 24, 2020 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105339913 | Jan 3, 2018 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105242415 | Sep 28, 2017 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105135797 | Jun 15, 2017 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC357724 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | MC357724-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 11, 2014 | MC357724 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 3104705 | 91X | $750,000 | May 27, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3104705 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2014 | May 27, 2015 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 3617 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 6, 2004 to Apr 1, 2014 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN351969 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2002 | May 6, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NL000863 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2001 | Mar 30, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NE000823 | CARGO | — | Mar 30, 2001 | Mar 30, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NE000798 | CARGO | — | Mar 30, 2000 | Mar 30, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NL000740 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2000 | Mar 30, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 419391 | CARGO | — | Mar 30, 2000 | Mar 30, 2000 | REPLACED |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NL000605 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 1999 | Mar 30, 2000 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 27, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 22, 2014
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May 12, 2004
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May 12, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 12, 2004authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3662 days (through May 22, 2014)
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May 6, 2004insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2004insurance gapCoverage gap: 3617 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2014)
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Mar 30, 2002insuranceCANCEL — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2002insuranceCANCEL — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 30, 2000insuranceCANCEL — NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADISON HEIGHTS VA | VA | 4 | 1 |
| MARION SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| VIRGILINA VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| 73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 EB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 AT EXIT 30 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 85 NB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I95 EXIT 44 NB | NC | 1 | 1 |
| NEW HANOVER COUNTY I-40 E | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC357724
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PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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How to verify SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC
- 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.
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- 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.
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