SMITH EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3482163 • 2340 19TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55418
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,482,163
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7732557111
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
424,268
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2340 19TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55418
Mailing Address
9164 UPLAND LN N, MAPLE GROVE, MN, 55369
Contact
Phone: 7732557111
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 21, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1143210 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 31, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 869534001 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 869534001 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2020 | Feb 21, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 869534001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 869534001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1143210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 |
| MC1143210 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
26%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
26
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.8%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 26 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (15 violations from 26 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.58vs nat'l 1.80
-1.22 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
26 total · 7.7% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLAND | I80 EB 139MM | ...223720 | SMITH EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Nov 17, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 21, 2022
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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