SMS LOGISTIC LLC
USDOT 3406414 • 505 WENTWORTH DR, RICHARDSON, TX, 75081
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1097347 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW3115644-00 | ON FILE | Nov 22, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW3115644-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2023 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0000656-01 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB00796 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB00796 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2021 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | ALP001732 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | ALP001732 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2020 | Feb 13, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 946683001 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 946683001 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW3115644-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW3115644-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0000656-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB00796 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB00796 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP001732 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP001732 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 946683001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 946683001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1097347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2024 |
| MC1097347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 |
| MC1097347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 |
| MC1097347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2021 |
| MC1097347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2020 |
| MC1097347 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 30, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Dec 19, 2025 |
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 Map
11 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT 58 | ...908468 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DANDRIDGE | I-40 | ...536452 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| May 26, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 880 W | ...208784 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESKDALE | I-77 MP 74.50 | ...HB0544 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...185112 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Dec 5, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRVING | N 2400 WALTON WALKER BLVD | ...926065 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Nov 10, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 NORTH / JONESBORO RD | ...153314 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...159994 | SMS LOGISTIC LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2023-1238-US1251 | Oct 5, 2023 | 395.8(e)(1); 396.3(a) | $16,100 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records