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RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC

USDOT 326359 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: RICHARD W SMITH Building Materials Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Construction Based in FAIRFIELD, IL Grade A · 95
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 5, 2008
Review these
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: RICHARD W SMITH
Cargo: Building Materials, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC (USDOT 326359)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RICHARD W SMITH (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/326359/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240320 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 326359
In FMCSA records since Aug 31, 1988 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner RICHARD W SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Building Materials, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 72,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (618) 838-3409
Physical
1039 US HWY 45
FAIRFIELD, IL 62837
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 326359
In FMCSA records since Aug 31, 1988 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 72,000 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 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC is a individual based in FAIRFIELD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 326359. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Risk intelligence

RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 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
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2025-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Apr 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
Hyundai Translead 1
Peterbilt 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84441002 Apr 17, 2025 IL 3 I64
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1172112 · HGTR4E56Y78IU98J8
0 — No
80536855 Jan 3, 2024 NM 2 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP96481 · 3AKJHHDR7JSJK9029
2 395.32(b), 393.45(b)(2) No
79134367 Jul 13, 2023 IL 3 I-64
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1056693 · 2HSCNAPR31C093042
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IL0008863374 Jul 23, 2007 IL 1 1 Yes No Fatal
IN000000693_ Mar 20, 2000 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IL22956502 Jul 27, 1992 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC243385
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC243385 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 25, 2004 MC243385-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 18, 2004 MC243385 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP54725A 91X $1,000,000 May 5, 2008 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN428841 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2004 May 5, 2008 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT00008313 CARGO — May 5, 2003 May 5, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT00008313 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2003 May 5, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT 17500252 CARGO — May 5, 2002 May 5, 2003 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT 17500252 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2002 May 5, 2003 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY TP66001207 CARGO — May 5, 2001 May 5, 2002 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY TP66001027 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2001 May 5, 2002 REPLACED
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY SCC 006100 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 2000 May 5, 2001 CANCELLED
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY SCC001016 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 1999 May 5, 2000 REPLACED
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY SCC001016 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 1999 May 16, 2000 CANCELLED
EVERGREEN NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY ECP144293 BIPD — May 5, 1998 May 5, 1999 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9539279 CARGO — May 5, 1998 Jun 23, 2001 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9539279 CARGO — May 5, 1998 May 5, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T-115777 BIPD/Primary — May 5, 1991 Jun 10, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Nov 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. May 25, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. May 11, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. May 11, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. May 5, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  7. May 5, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  8. May 5, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 5, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 23, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  11. Jun 7, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. May 5, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 5, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  14. May 16, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 5, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. May 5, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — EVERGREEN NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  17. Jun 10, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-64 IL 1 0
I64 IL 1 0
SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.32(b) Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC

Is RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 326359 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC based? ▾
RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1039 US HWY 45, FAIRFIELD, Illinois 62837. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RICHARD W SMITH TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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