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SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2862831 Active Based in MEMPHIS, TN

SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in MEMPHIS, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2862831. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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

SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Memphis, TN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC959446
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and AR (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LTSI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Sep 3, 2025 (256 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
BOC-3 Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Serves 86,974 carriers
Location & Contact
5363 FARM RIDGE DR
MEMPHIS, TN 38141
Phone: 9013401126
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2862831
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Dec 26, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Nov 10, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Great Dane 1
Hyundai Translead 1
Wabash National 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86291896 Nov 10, 2025 TN 2 LAKELAND TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TN T665AHY · 1XKYD49X1EJ398887
1 393.9A-LTSI Yes
83484956 Dec 26, 2024 AR 3 WEINER AR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TN T6651HY · 1XKYD49X1EJ398887
0 — No
78750445 May 29, 2023 AR 2 ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn)
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TN M2009HY · 1XKYD49X1EJ398887
1 393.45(b)(2) Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL2493721002 May 26, 2022 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX61O8HQE1SD Jun 7, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC959446
Active
—
View full authority record →
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
Apr 28, 2016 MC959446-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT26752A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT26752A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2024 Sep 3, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA960272205 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2022 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN264853 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2020 Aug 1, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN264853 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2020 Jun 3, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN246521 BIPD/Primary Dec 7, 2018 May 8, 2020 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRS083244 BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2017 Dec 7, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRS070579 BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2016 Dec 7, 2017 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0715199 BIPD/Primary Apr 13, 2016 Dec 7, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Aug 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  4. Aug 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 3, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 11, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. May 8, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 10, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Dec 7, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  10. Dec 8, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Dec 7, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  12. Dec 8, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Dec 7, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  14. Apr 28, 2016
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WEINER AR AR 1 0
LAKELAND TN TN 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC

Is SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2862831 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5363 FARM RIDGE DR, MEMPHIS, Tennessee 38141. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC959446). 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMOOTH CRUISE EXPRESS 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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