SMOOTHJ TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 3128225 • 2000 HERON AVE, MCALLEN, TX, 78504

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,128,225
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9568024296
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
2000 HERON AVE, MCALLEN, TX, 78504
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 19, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-091698ACTIVEUnknownOct 27, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryTCA-P001280-00ON FILEOct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA974353646REPLACEDOct 19, 2023Oct 19, 2024
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA01245492REPLACEDSep 9, 2021Oct 19, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)TCA-P001280-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2025Oct 19, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA974353646BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA01245492BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2023Oct 19, 2023

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC091698COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 22, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 27, 2025
MC091698MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 15, 2021Unknown
MC091698MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDJun 4, 2018Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
76%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
23
Violations
81
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
34.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
8.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states23 inspections

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Violation Summary (81 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (81 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps923Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp41Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47DBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.71(h)License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
34.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+11.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.52vs nat'l 1.80
+1.72 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687410187US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR17393.75C, 393.45B2UV, 393.47EYes
Feb 12, 202687068619US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER3390.21(a), 393.60C, 393.95ANo
Jan 30, 202686941965BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.207B-AALPME-OOSYes
Jan 6, 202686768061US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3392.16, 393.55D3, 393.78No
Nov 7, 202586322588US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E, 393.55E, 393.78No
Nov 5, 202586274946WACO GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Nov 4, 202586243521PEARL RIVER COUNTYMSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586033878US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9, 393.9TS, 396.17CNo
Apr 16, 202584458321FM 493 & FM 2812TXLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WNo
Apr 8, 202584350586JACKSON COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8F01No
Mar 27, 202584254283GROSSE TETE LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Feb 13, 202583858364PERDIDOALLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9, 393.45, 396.17CYes
Feb 11, 202583848086JENNINGS LALALevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.53B-B, 393.95A1, 392.9A2-CYes
Jan 8, 202583577993US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.11TLNo
Oct 28, 202483052556US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 14, 202482393651ROADSIDELALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6395.22(g), 396.17(c), 393.9(a)No
Jul 15, 202482144930US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER10393.48(a), 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 8, 202482071453IUKA SCALE US 72 EASTMSLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 392.2, 395.24(d)Yes
Mar 11, 202481085444I-57ILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 9, 202380134875BAY ST LOUISMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 22, 202378998277US-0281 IN HIDALGO CO. (742-81TXLevel 2GRDN SEMI-TRAILER2393.19, 393.9(a)Yes
Jun 22, 202378968228I-85 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER10393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 383.71(h)Yes
Jun 1, 202378796402LONDONKYLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 38.9% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 23, 2023INTOW00LA PORTEINTERSTATE 80...K24689SMOOTHJ TRUCKING LLC

Compliance Timeline

5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 27, 2025
Authority
Oct 19, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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