SMS EQUIPMENT INC
DBA: SMS EQUIPMENT ALASKA INC
Joins 6 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 28, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMS EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 3142963) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3142963/ As of: Oct 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 28, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78457 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: Clear to review.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,457 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (AK) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89332327 | Oct 21, 2026 | AK | 1 | STERLING AK |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85915622 | Sep 30, 2025 | AK | 3 | STERLING AK |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85404478 | Aug 4, 2025 | AK | 2 | FAIRBANKS AK |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84611863 | May 7, 2025 | AK | 3 | FAIRBANKS AK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 83535549 | Jan 6, 2025 | AK | 3 | FAIRBANKS AK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 83496223 | Dec 30, 2024 | AK | 3 | FAIRBANKS AK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 82383230 | Aug 13, 2024 | AK | 3 | RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82178030 | Jul 19, 2024 | AK | 2 | RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2RG, 396.9D2 | No |
| 82073180 | Jul 8, 2024 | AK | 3 | RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 81933443 | Jun 17, 2024 | AK | 1 | TOK WEIGH STATION |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(f) | No |
| 81076203 | Mar 7, 2024 | AK | 3 | RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80639149 | Jan 17, 2024 | AK | 1 | FOX WEIGH STATION |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78983417 | Jun 14, 2023 | AK | 1 | TOK WEIGH STATION |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78922980 | Jun 12, 2023 | AK | 2 | TOK WEIGH STATION |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(f)(1), 390.21T(b) | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRBANKS AK | AK | 4 | 0 |
| RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION | AK | 4 | 0 |
| TOK WEIGH STATION | AK | 3 | 0 |
| STERLING AK | AK | 2 | 0 |
| FOX WEIGH STATION | AK | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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