SMS LINES LLC
USDOT 4368840 • 1911 ALDA CT, DAYTON, OH, 45459
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1710807 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004755-00 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2025 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004755-00 | ACTIVE | Oct 22, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004755-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004755-00 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300127554 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300127554 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1710807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC1710807 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 2025 | — | Unknown |
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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| 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-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87318819 | BOW WA | WA | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87269009 | JACKSON OH | OH | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 383.51A-SOUT | Yes |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 86876046 | MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86398320 | DUPONT WA | WA | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86398835 | BUTTE MT | MT | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 85879622 | LEXINGTON | KY | Level 3 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85177240 | UMATILLA OR | OR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLL, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85177650 | UMATILLA OR | OR | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...645184 | SMS LINES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records