SMOOTHNESS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3086545 • 15719 HOME CT, FONTANA, CA, 92336
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-069562 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Jan 29, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01775006 | ON FILE | Nov 3, 2022 | Jan 21, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01775006 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01775006 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1775006 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2020 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1775006 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1775006 | REPLACED | Feb 6, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000969-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000969-00 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 6, 2020 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM399004 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2018 | Feb 16, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01775006 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2024 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01775006 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1775006 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01775006 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1775006 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1775006 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000969-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000969-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM399004 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2019 | Feb 16, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-069562 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC069562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 |
| MC069562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 |
| MC069562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 |
| MC069562 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2018 | OUT OF SERVICE | Sep 2, 2024 |
| MC069562 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2018 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | — |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 5 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 3 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.40 | Inadequate brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (29 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.787877 / -116.494385 | ...LR4661 | SMOOTHNESS TRUCKING INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2024-0102-US1061 | Jun 27, 2024 | 382.301(a); 395.8(a)(1) | $1,930 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records