SMOOTH LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3322836 • 35 UNION ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06051
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1057655 | REVOKED | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Broker | MC-1057655 | REVOKED | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04290 | ON FILE | Jan 25, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1001139758 | ON FILE | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 20, 2020 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02830 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955536788 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02844037 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2020 | Jun 11, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04290 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02830 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2025 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955536788 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02844037 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1001139758 | SURETY | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1057655 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-1057655 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1057655 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1057655 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2021 | REVOKED | Jun 22, 2021 |
| MC1057655 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 5, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 26, 2020 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8C-HOSF | RODS not accurate | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D7-HOSF | 395.8D7-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104D-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver 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 required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.403(b)(2) | 390.403(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87326913 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 1 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 15 | 393.47E, 395.8C-HOSF, 395.8D10-HOSF | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87142760 | DANBURY SCALE | CT | Level 2 | VNTC SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 392.2-SLLDL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 85514231 | GREENWICH SCALE | CT | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLDL | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84836311 | WATERFORD SCALE S/B | CT | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | 393.104D-C, 393.80A, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 80748269 | WATERBURY | CT | Level 3 | WADE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2IN, 392.2IRP, 393.9H | No |
| Nov 25, 2023 | 80232105 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 80055514 | WEST HARTFORD | CT | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637172 | CHESHIRE | CT | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 78973892 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 1 | LUFK SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| May 20, 2023 | 78685445 | HARTFORD | CT | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 390.403(b)(2), 390.21T(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records