SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 6.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 13.6% vs peer 9.10% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC (USDOT 2494278) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 13.6% vs peer 9.10% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2494278/ As of: Aug 28, 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 · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.6% vs peer median 9.1% (worse). n=88672 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 7.69% | — |
| 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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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 had 26 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 15.4%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (18) and WA (7).
15.4% out-of-service rate, below the 19.3% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,672 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) | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 26 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Ford | 6 | |
| Drago | 4 | |
| Drag | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.72 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.07 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88790585 | Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87864959 | May 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87305159 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87035417 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86868899 | Jan 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86795169 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86645949 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Peterbilt
|
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 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86375527 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86324747 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85546203 | Aug 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH 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 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84888695 | Jun 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | SR-273 AT CANYON RD |
PETERBILT 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 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83311515 | Dec 3, 2024 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1302400242 | Jun 11, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA1352000489 | Jul 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2521900254 | Jan 15, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2401708493 | Nov 14, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 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 | 13 | 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 |
| I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 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) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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