SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC is a motor carrier based in REDDING, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2494278. 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 10 power units and 4 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.6%. 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.
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 4 drivers, based in Redding, CA. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (21) and WA (8), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
15.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (43.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | May 13, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 29 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Ford | 6 | |
| Drago | 4 | |
| Drag | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87864959 | May 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87305159 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87035417 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86868899 | Jan 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86795169 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86645949 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86564528 | Dec 10, 2025 | WA | 3 | SPRAGUE WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 86473325 | Dec 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86449676 | Nov 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86375527 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86324747 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85546203 | Aug 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85279615 | Jul 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | OX YOKE RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LCL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 85215936 | Jul 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | NORTH BEND WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 85095317 | Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84888695 | Jun 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | SR-273 AT CANYON RD |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84465913 | Apr 17, 2025 | ID | 1 | LEWISTON HILL ID |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84380617 | Apr 10, 2025 | WA | 2 | DU PONT WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84084308 | Mar 10, 2025 | WA | 3 | SPRAGUE WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83711970 | Jan 27, 2025 | WA | 3 | SPRAGUE WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83697077 | Jan 23, 2025 | WA | 3 | OTHELLO WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83667218 | Jan 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | OX YOKE RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60C | No |
| 83630181 | Jan 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | HORNBROOK AG STATION |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83311515 | Dec 3, 2024 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83119983 | Nov 7, 2024 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1302400242 | Jun 11, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA1352000489 | Jul 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA2521900254 | Jan 15, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA2401708493 | Nov 14, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 12 | 2 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SPRAGUE WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| OX YOKE RD | CA | 2 | 1 |
| SR-273 AT CANYON RD | CA | 2 | 1 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| CHICO | CA | 1 | 0 |
| HORNBROOK AG STATION | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-273 JUMP SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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