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SMT LOGISTICS INC

TULARE, CA

USDOT 2636837 Active Based in TULARE, CA

SMT LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in TULARE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2636837. 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 12 power units and 15 drivers, with 46 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.6%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

SMT LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 15 drivers, based in Tulare, CA. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
12
Drivers
15
Inspections
46
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
5.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
4 all-time
Authorities
4
2 active

Active filings

Insurance
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC
Policy effective May 1, 2026
Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC918405
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 146% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (31) and WA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

3.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Walk, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common (Property)
Contract (Property)
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC · BIPD/Primary
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Excess
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 5.6% vs 23.4% -17.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.26 vs 1.80 -1.54
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
1074 E WALNUT AVE
TULARE, CA 93274
Phone: 5598058591
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2636837
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 900,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
5.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026 (337 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 30 1 3.3% Apr 26, 2026
Washington (WA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 43
Walk 16
Unknown 8
Trailer 7
Wtki 4
West 3
Frhk 2
Mark 1
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 (46 rows) View all 46 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87694510 Apr 26, 2026 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP35690 · 3AKJHHDV4PSNX1353
1 2-SLLEQP No
87599987 Apr 15, 2026 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP87312 · 3AKJHHDV9RSUS8319
0 — No
87565016 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP48939 · 3AKJHHDVXTSWP8367
1 9A-LIL No
87516538 Apr 5, 2026 CA 1 I5 NB CASTAIC CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP82269 · 3AKJHHDV6NSMP9786
3 — No
87469611 Mar 30, 2026 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP82269 · 3AKJHHDV6NSMP9786
0 — No
87245422 Mar 9, 2026 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP35712 · 3AKJHHDV6PSNX1354
0 — No
86532485 Dec 9, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP22849 · 3AKJHPDV8LSLG9003
0 — No
86375531 Nov 18, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04912 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8320
0 — No
86325114 Nov 12, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP35674 · 3AKJHHDV2PSNX1352
1 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB No
86201066 Oct 29, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
86144283 Oct 23, 2025 CA 3 SR-99 SB SO LIBERTY AVE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP82269 · 3AKJHHDV6NSMP9786
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86111351 Oct 20, 2025 CA 2 MADERA AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
2 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR No
85474428 Aug 12, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP22849 · 3AKJHPDV8LSLG9003
1 396.3A1-BALAC No
84967542 Jun 15, 2025 CA 2 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHK TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
84722084 May 16, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
84499128 Apr 25, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
84335182 Apr 6, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04988 · 3AKJHHDV7RSUS8321
0 — No
84333911 Apr 4, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04912 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8320
0 — No
84232235 Mar 23, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04988 · 3AKJHHDV7RSUS8321
0 — No
84054571 Mar 5, 2025 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04988 · 3AKJHHDV7RSUS8321
0 — No
83912736 Feb 18, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHK TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
83901676 Feb 17, 2025 WA 3 QUINCY WA
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP82269 · 3AKJHHDV6NSMP9786
0 — No
83076801 Oct 31, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP04988 · 3AKJHHDV7RSUS8321
2 393.55E-B, 393.201A-FRWC No
83019811 Oct 26, 2024 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP81997 · 3AKJHHDV5RSUS8317
0 — No
82969726 Oct 17, 2024 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP81997 · 1FUJGHDV9FLGE8634
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA4602501266 Nov 17, 2025 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
WY0202301501 Jan 27, 2023 WY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WA000E995181 Dec 11, 2019 WA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA3501500743 Nov 18, 2015 CA 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
Authority Records (4 dockets)
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC918405
PENDING
Granted Jun 5, 2015
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
MC918405
PENDING
Granted Jun 5, 2015
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC918405
Active
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC918405
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jun 5, 2015 MC918405 Common (Property) PENDING —
Jun 5, 2015 MC918405 Contract (Property) PENDING —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 5, 2015 MC918405-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC ENV1000004-00 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 337 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026
GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY GSV500181901 BIPD/Excess May 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY FBCAT0564800 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 May 1, 2025 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY FBCAT0564800 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 May 29, 2025 CANCELLED
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY FEI-TXS-3001700 BIPD/Excess May 1, 2023 May 1, 2025 REPLACED
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY FEI-TXS-3001700 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 May 27, 2023 CANCELLED
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY FEI-TXS-3001700 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023 REPLACED
ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY FEI-TXS-3001700 BIPD/Excess May 1, 2023 May 29, 2025 CANCELLED
PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. PAC 1100055-01 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2015 May 1, 2023 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 29, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 29, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 29, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 337 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2026)
  5. May 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 27, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jun 5, 2015
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 21 0
CASTAIC IF CA 7 0
GRAPEVINE IF CA 3 1
COTTONWOOD IF CA 1 0
GRAPEVINE CVEF CA 1 0
HANGER AT AIRPORT CA 1 0
I5 NB CASTAIC CVEF CA 1 0
LEBEC CA 1 0
MADERA AREA CA 1 0
SR-99 SB SO LIBERTY AVE CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(e) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SMT LOGISTICS INC

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SMT LOGISTICS INC

Is SMT LOGISTICS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMT LOGISTICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2636837 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SMT LOGISTICS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMT LOGISTICS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SMT LOGISTICS INC had? ▾
46 roadside inspections are on file for SMT LOGISTICS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SMT LOGISTICS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMT LOGISTICS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 5.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SMT LOGISTICS INC based? ▾
SMT LOGISTICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1074 E WALNUT AVE, TULARE, California 93274. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMT LOGISTICS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMT LOGISTICS INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC918405, MC918405). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SMT LOGISTICS INC operate? ▾
SMT LOGISTICS INC self-reports 12 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SMT LOGISTICS INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMT LOGISTICS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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