SMITH BROTHERS LOGGING INC
BERRY, AL
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 Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH BROTHERS LOGGING INC (USDOT 3105497) 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 — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3105497/ As of: Jul 29, 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 80/100). 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 80/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331213 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SMITH BROTHERS LOGGING INC is a motor carrier based in BERRY, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3105497. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMITH BROTHERS LOGGING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Berry, AL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 12.5% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in AL (8 stops).
12.5% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.1% of violations); top code 393.11 (No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Unknown, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 7, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Pitt | 2 | |
| Trailer | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 10.00 | 10 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 10.75 | 11 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level ▲ | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87898876 | May 18, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86683278 | Dec 9, 2025 | AL | 2 | PICKENSVILLE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 84060930 | Mar 6, 2025 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.78, 393.11 | No |
| 83837760 | Feb 11, 2025 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9BRKLAMP, 393.9TS, 393.95A | Yes |
| 82744434 | Sep 24, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79660674 | Sep 13, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11 | No |
| 79393176 | Aug 14, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.60(c), 393.95(a) | No |
| 88336787 | Jul 7, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87370229 | Mar 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | DUNCANVILLE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86904279 | Jan 28, 2026 | AL | 3 | CENTREVILLE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005662282 | Jun 16, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0002735449 | Dec 9, 2022 | AL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 5 | 1 |
| CENTREVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| DUNCANVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PICKENSVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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