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SMJ METAL COMPANY INC

NORTHAMPTON, MA

DBA: RALPH'S BLACKSMITH SHOP

USDOT 333496 Active CORPORATION Based in NORTHAMPTON, MA

SMJ METAL COMPANY INC is a corporation based in NORTHAMPTON, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 333496. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 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.

Carrier Overview

SMJ METAL COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Northampton, MA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VT (2) and NH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
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%
Location & Contact
36 SMITH STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Phone: 4135863535
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 333496
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 50,000 mi
Safety Rating S

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

Compared against 246,676 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 246,676 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 246,676 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)

2024-11 2025-10

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Vermont (VT) 2 0 0.0% Oct 20, 2025
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2024
New Hampshire (NH) 1 0 0.0% Jun 5, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 4
Freightliner 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86106584 Oct 20, 2025 VT 3 SPRINGFIELD SB RA
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AG24J · 3ALHCYFE3PDNU5403
0 — No
84884324 Jun 5, 2025 NH 3 WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AG24J · 3ALHCYFE3PDNU5403
0 — No
83225665 Nov 19, 2024 VT 3 WHITE RIVER SB RA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X51600 · 1FDRF3HN9RDA01429
0 — No
83202890 Nov 19, 2024 MA 3 H-WHATLEY
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AG24J · 3ALHCYFE3PDNU5403
0 — No
81114557 Mar 14, 2024 MA 3 H-BERLIN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA T47013 · 1FDRF3H65JEB62559
1 392.2 No
79079235 Jul 7, 2023 MA 2 H-HOLYOKE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W58930 · 1FDRF3H63MED60058
3 177.834(a), 392.16(a), 391.41(a) Yes
79079271 Jul 6, 2023 MA 3 H-WESTBORO
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA T47013 · 1FDRF3H65JEB62559
2 392.2 No
78411683 Apr 20, 2023 NY 3 ny-albany-s/b
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CT AE27348 · 3HAMMMML6KL384076
1 392.2 No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-BERLIN MA 1 0
H-HOLYOKE MA 1 1
H-WESTBORO MA 1 0
H-WHATLEY MA 1 0
WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND NH 1 0
SPRINGFIELD SB RA VT 1 0
WHITE RIVER SB RA VT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
177.834(a) General loading/unloading hazmat Hazardous Materials 1 1
391.41(a) Physical qualification - general Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify SMJ METAL COMPANY 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.
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  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 SMJ METAL COMPANY INC

Is SMJ METAL COMPANY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMJ METAL COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 333496 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 SMJ METAL COMPANY INC's safety rating? ▾
SMJ METAL COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SMJ METAL COMPANY INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for SMJ METAL COMPANY 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 SMJ METAL COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMJ METAL COMPANY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 8 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 SMJ METAL COMPANY INC based? ▾
SMJ METAL COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 36 SMITH STREET, NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts 01060. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMJ METAL COMPANY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SMJ METAL COMPANY INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does SMJ METAL COMPANY INC operate? ▾
SMJ METAL COMPANY 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 SMJ METAL COMPANY INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMJ METAL COMPANY INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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