RICHARD W SMITH 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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARD W SMITH INC (USDOT 267078) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): RICHARD W SMITH (Owner); MARLENE J SMITH (Additional owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/267078/ As of: Jul 19, 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 88/100). 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 88/100). 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 12.5% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107380 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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Dec 26, 2002
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC157527ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 19 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| 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
RICHARD W SMITH INC is a individual based in DANBORO, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 267078. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
RICHARD W SMITH INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Danboro, PA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (10) and PA (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Spco are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,380 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Spco | 5 | |
| Kenw | 3 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Eadu | 1 | |
| East | 1 | |
| Knnw | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88393413 | Jul 13, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87356879 | Mar 19, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86855085 | Jan 20, 2026 | PA | 1 | ON SWAMP RD AT ITS INTERSECTIO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86568207 | Dec 12, 2025 | NJ | 2 | nj-30/206-hamonton |
Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86519479 | Dec 9, 2025 | PA | 3 | ROUTE 413/263 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86420730 | Nov 25, 2025 | NJ | 3 | SPRINGFIELD REST AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86350043 | Nov 17, 2025 | NJ | 2 | nj-us-206-/-rt-70 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85980309 | Oct 6, 2025 | NJ | 2 | nj-us-206-/-us-30 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85377218 | Jul 30, 2025 | PA | 3 | NEWTOWN PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83905405 | Feb 17, 2025 | NJ | 3 | nj-us-30-/-rt-206 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
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0 | — | No |
| 83764975 | Jan 31, 2025 | NJ | 3 | nj-sh206/sh70 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Spco
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0 | — | No |
| 83150751 | Nov 12, 2024 | PA | 3 | NEWTOWN PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82667499 | Sep 12, 2024 | NJ | 2 | US 206 AND 30 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82594263 | Sep 4, 2024 | PA | 1 | NEWTOWN PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82149047 | Jul 17, 2024 | NJ | 2 | nj-us-206-/-us-30 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81945871 | Jun 21, 2024 | NJ | 2 | nj-sh206/us30 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81933965 | Jun 20, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 81739762 | May 29, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-durham-rd/fox-hill-dr |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81152308 | Mar 19, 2024 | NJ | 3 | nj-sh206/sh70 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80284512 | Nov 30, 2023 | NJ | 3 | nj-sh206/sh70 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Spco
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0 | — | No |
| 80201268 | Nov 17, 2023 | NJ | 2 | SPRINGFIELD REST AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Spco
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0 | — | No |
| 80185831 | Nov 15, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-durham-rd/fox-hill-dr |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80114685 | Nov 6, 2023 | NJ | 2 | SPRINGFIELD SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80096654 | Nov 2, 2023 | PA | 3 | YARDLEY REST AREA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79815612 | Oct 2, 2023 | NJ | 2 | nj-us-206-/-us-30 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA601352200X | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0001520755 | May 23, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA304207000X | May 4, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA302812300X | Mar 20, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA101303500X | Feb 5, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA001376700X | Jan 2, 2020 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA803964900X | Mar 30, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA612247200X | Nov 19, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA008622000X | Aug 23, 2010 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA909757200X | Sep 23, 2009 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA0700190800 | Apr 19, 2007 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004159641 | Jul 12, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA0200646900 | Jan 21, 2002 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA008134000A | Aug 15, 2000 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA802613300A | Apr 1, 1998 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA611529200A | Oct 30, 1996 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ1996002580 | Jun 26, 1996 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA2120821001 | Nov 19, 1992 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA2039640003 | May 6, 1992 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP10344A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP10344A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2002 | Dec 26, 2002 | NAME CHANGED |
| FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 6016623 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2002 | Oct 19, 2002 | REPLACED |
| FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 6012633 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2001 | Oct 19, 2002 | REPLACED |
| FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 6008868 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2000 | Oct 19, 2001 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP1831581097 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 1997 | Oct 19, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP1831581096 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 1996 | Oct 19, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 183158 1095 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 1995 | Oct 19, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 183158 1094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 1994 | Oct 19, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 26, 2002insuranceNAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 19, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2000insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 1997insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 1996insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 1995insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 1991
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Jul 12, 1991
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Dec 9, 1987
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May 26, 1982
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTOWN PA | PA | 3 | 0 |
| YARDLEY REST AREA | PA | 3 | 0 |
| SPRINGFIELD REST AREA | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| SPRINGFIELD SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| US 206 AND 30 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| I95 SB MM 51 LOWER MAKEFIELD T | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON SWAMP RD AT ITS INTERSECTIO | PA | 1 | 1 |
| ROUTE 413/263 | PA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC157527
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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35 inspections
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19 reportable crashes
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- 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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