VAN SMITH CO INC
Joins 13 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- 2 fatalities on crash record 45 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — VAN SMITH CO INC (USDOT 319561) 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: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 45 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/319561/ As of: Oct 9, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 319561
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: JEFFREY H COULTER
Company officer 2: D VAN SMITH JR
Other (CONCRETE)
Based in CHARLESTON, SC
FMCSA census as of Oct 9, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.7% (better). n=14752 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
319561
In FMCSA records since
Jun 29, 1988 (~38y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
JEFFREY H COULTER
Company officer 2
D VAN SMITH JR
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (CONCRETE)
Fleet size
71 units
Drivers
48
Annual mileage
1,278,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (843) 744-2567
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3390 VAN SMITH AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405-7990
Mailing
P O BOX 70785
CHARLESTON, SC 29415-0785
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
319561
In FMCSA records since
Jun 29, 1988 (~38y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,278,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
23.4%
-23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.77
vs
1.80
-1.03
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 49 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 45 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 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%).
Power Units
71
Drivers
48
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
3
45 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 14,752 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–107 power units (±50% of this carrier's 71 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 14,752 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.7%
Median across 14,752 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (18 months)
2023-11
2026-01
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 5, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.54 | 1 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86930969 | Jan 28, 2026 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86830730 | Jan 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | NORTH CHARLESTON SC |
OSHKOSH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86431291 | Nov 25, 2025 | SC | 3 | SAINT STEPHEN SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86275798 | Nov 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | CHARLESTON SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 85820921 | Sep 15, 2025 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85577419 | Aug 21, 2025 | SC | 3 | HUGER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85132662 | Jul 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85082287 | Jun 25, 2025 | SC | 3 | HUGER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84959649 | Jun 12, 2025 | SC | 2 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83761026 | Jan 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | CHARLESTON SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83496363 | Dec 30, 2024 | SC | 3 | HUGER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83434969 | Dec 19, 2024 | SC | 3 | HUGER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83127133 | Nov 11, 2024 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82866029 | Oct 9, 2024 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82669150 | Sep 16, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 EB BERKELEY COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82372195 | Aug 12, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 EB DORCHESTER COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82301326 | Aug 2, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82216091 | Jul 24, 2024 | SC | 1 | I-26 WB BERKELEY COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.207(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 82118346 | Jul 15, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 61 DORCHESTER COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.205(c) | Yes |
| 82094996 | Jul 11, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB BERKELEY COUNTY |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Truk
|
0 | — | No |
| 82022114 | Jul 2, 2024 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81865951 | Jun 12, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81842131 | Jun 10, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 WB BERKELEY COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.11, 393.45(d), 392.2 | No |
| 81409968 | Apr 22, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80889569 | Feb 16, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (45 rows) View all 45 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025546112 | Aug 15, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025256682 | Jun 12, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025515493 | Mar 24, 2025 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024558803 | Aug 24, 2024 | SC | 2 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0024218284 | Apr 8, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024214408 | Feb 19, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023561326 | Sep 18, 2023 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022289324 | Nov 18, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0022555582 | Aug 26, 2022 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0021458979 | Dec 6, 2021 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020558425 | Oct 28, 2020 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020522218 | Apr 30, 2020 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020505154 | Jan 27, 2020 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019684417 | Dec 16, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019666158 | Nov 20, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019568976 | May 21, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0019543026 | Mar 29, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019505679 | Jan 16, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018519247 | Feb 13, 2018 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017014402 | Jun 26, 2017 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017009202 | Apr 17, 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0016535940 | Mar 21, 2016 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0015543630 | May 4, 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0015505506 | Jan 20, 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0012546026 | Jul 19, 2012 | SC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMERVILLE SC | SC | 6 | 0 |
| HUGER SC | SC | 4 | 0 |
| I-26 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 3 | 0 |
| I-26 WB BERKELEY COUNTY | SC | 3 | 1 |
| SC 61 DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 3 | 1 |
| CHARLESTON SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
| SC 41 BERKLEY COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-26 EB BERKELEY COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 EB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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