- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 494 days (since Jan 8, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SMITH AND SON TRANSPORTATION LLC
SMITH AND SON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in ATHENS, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3337985. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMITH AND SON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Athens, PA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 183% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (4) and TN (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Dodge, Kaufman, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
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).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87601743 | Apr 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87482770 | Apr 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87075944 | Feb 12, 2026 | WV | 3 | BEAVER WV |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87012486 | Feb 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | PORTLAND TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9B-LRLO | No |
| 86638487 | Dec 22, 2025 | TN | 1 | LEBANON TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86625339 | Dec 15, 2025 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86438425 | Nov 24, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86382751 | Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 3 | I-80 E |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86194263 | Oct 23, 2025 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85824028 | Sep 18, 2025 | NY | 1 | FRIENDSHIP NY |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85671070 | Sep 2, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84189173 | Mar 20, 2025 | VA | 1 | ALBERTA VA |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 83051907 | Oct 30, 2024 | PA | 3 | N STATE ST AT 800 BLK |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 83028387 | Oct 28, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 82205378 | Jul 23, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-i83-nb-mm-33-newberry-twp---i8 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82096329 | Jul 9, 2024 | PA | 3 | RT 147 S JUST NORTH OF RT 15 E |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81719952 | May 22, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-nichols-(wb) |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80629266 | Jan 15, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 80533589 | Jan 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-83 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80474758 | Dec 19, 2023 | NJ | 1 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
DODG TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79639117 | Sep 11, 2023 | NJ | 1 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79215571 | Jul 24, 2023 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78867345 | May 16, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-sr0015-tioga-twp---pa-welcome |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2020 | MC1064886-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1617599 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| I-83 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 E | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| FRIENDSHIP NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| OWEGO NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| TULLY NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| N STATE ST AT 800 BLK | PA | 1 | 0 |
| RT 147 S JUST NORTH OF RT 15 E | PA | 1 | 0 |
| LEBANON TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify SMITH AND SON TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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