L J SMITH INC
L J SMITH INC is a corporation based in BOWERSTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 357128. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 12 drivers, with 22 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.
L J SMITH INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bowerston, OH. Across 14 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.
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and WA (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 390.21TE-LCMVINFO (390.21TE-LCMVINFO) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 12 drivers; Isuzu, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| International | 5 |
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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87480567 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-n/b-carson-scales |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87236545 | Mar 3, 2026 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 86703660 | Dec 31, 2025 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86450247 | Nov 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86270787 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-sr-91-w/b-peralta-scales |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86270071 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86144388 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | 405 NB CARSON SCALES |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86146940 | Oct 20, 2025 | WA | 3 | DUPONT WA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85517536 | Aug 18, 2025 | AL | 3 | PELHAM AL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84945448 | Jun 11, 2025 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.5B-L, 395.3A3II | No |
| 84247949 | Mar 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-rainbow-if-(southbound) |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83813799 | Feb 6, 2025 | CA | 2 | CONEJO IF |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83561767 | Jan 7, 2025 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82158544 | Jul 18, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-sr-91/westbound |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80843202 | Feb 14, 2024 | WA | 1 | BOW WA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80807529 | Feb 8, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-241-s/b-at-windyridge |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80540163 | Jan 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-241-s/b-at-windyridge |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80042179 | Oct 25, 2023 | WA | 1 | wa-sc33---bow-hill-(poe) |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79935441 | Oct 16, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc07---ft-lewis-northbound |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 79878277 | Oct 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-52-e/b-e/of-santo |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.100(b), 393.11, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79824728 | Oct 2, 2023 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 387.301(a) | No |
| 79310338 | Aug 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-peralta-scales-w/b |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.106(d), 393.11, 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX62ADHQE12O | Jun 24, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IL0003741835 | Jun 4, 1999 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOW WA | WA | 3 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| PELHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 405 NB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
| DUPONT WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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