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SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC

USDOT 443608 Active CORPORATION Based in DARIEN, GA

SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC is a corporation based in DARIEN, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 443608. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 62.5%. 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 Overview

SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Darien, GA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 62.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
9
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
62.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
11 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Process Agent
EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC235847
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in GA (5) and FL (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

62.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.8% of violations); top code 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Custom sco are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Broker
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jan 22, 2025 (482 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 62.5% vs 6.7% +55.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.67 vs 1.80 +0.87
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
Serves 102,641 carriers
Location & Contact
1033 MCINTOSH INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW
DARIEN, GA 31305
Phone: 9124376471
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 443608
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 45,699 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 62.5% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
62.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +62.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 26, 1996 to Aug 3, 2004 (2777 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (4)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 3, 1995 to Jan 18, 1995 (15 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 30, 1996 to Aug 5, 1998 (705 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 1, 2001 to Jul 28, 2004 (1061 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 13, 2014 to Mar 15, 2014 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 violations
2 OOS · 18.2%
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Hours of Service
4 violations
3 OOS · 75.0%
Driver Fitness
3 violations
3 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 5 3 60.0% Jan 31, 2026
Florida (FL) 2 1 50.0% Oct 9, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 1 100.0% May 7, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 1 100.0% Jan 6, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
Utility 5
Custom Scott 1
Great Dane 1
Hino 1
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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87792242 May 7, 2026 AL 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C261DN · 1XPBD49X7ND781392
9 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
86943092 Jan 31, 2026 GA 3 TOWNSEND GA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C261DN · 1XPBD49X7ND781392
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLLR Yes
86020764 Oct 9, 2025 FL 2 CALLAHAN FL
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C390DQ · 1XPBD49X3ND781387
0 — No
85874714 Sep 18, 2025 GA 2 LAVONIA GA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C390DQ · 1XPBD49X3ND781387
12 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LSLI Yes
85702440 Aug 31, 2025 GA 3 DARIEN GA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C261DN · 1XPBD49X7ND781392
1 395.8A No
85097859 Jun 24, 2025 GA 3 WAVERLY GA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C261DN · 1XPBD49X7ND781392
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84750326 May 15, 2025 GA 3 POOLER GA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
GA EJQ178 · 5PVNV8JT482S50937
4 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
84578066 May 2, 2025 FL 3 MILTON FL
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C261DN · 1XPBD49X7ND781392
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSIV Yes
83535785 Jan 6, 2025 SC 3 RAVENEL SC
CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK
GA P522CD · 1HTEUMMN1LH883591
2 383.95-LCDL, 392.2-SLLS1 Yes
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108336529 Dec 8, 2025 NC 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
GA0007663558 Jun 12, 2020 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8557263708 Mar 2, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8525308707 Jun 8, 2017 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0006252604 May 29, 2017 GA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
GA0006181527 Apr 5, 2017 GA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
FL8540015906 Dec 23, 2016 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8616825706 Jun 14, 2016 FL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
VA0150165302 Jan 15, 2015 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8204946101 Jan 17, 2011 FL 0 3 Yes Yes Injury
FL7075418505 Jun 2, 2005 FL 0 5 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (3 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC235847
Active
—
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COMMON
MC235847
Active
—
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BROKER
MC235847
DISMISSED
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC235847 Broker DISMISSED —
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 PDF
Aug 3, 2004 MC235847-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (53 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA08462828 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2022 Dec 19, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA08462828 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2022 Jan 22, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA08462828 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2018 Aug 10, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB002267 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2017 Dec 17, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001752 BIPD/Primary Oct 20, 2017 Dec 17, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001752 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2017 Oct 20, 2017 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001752 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2017 Oct 31, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001752 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2016 Sep 5, 2017 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001752 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2016 Sep 29, 2017 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN176534 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2015 Dec 17, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS036948 BIPD/Primary Nov 26, 2014 Sep 6, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS036948 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2014 Nov 25, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS025040 BIPD/Primary Mar 15, 2014 Sep 6, 2014 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 13, 2014 to Mar 15, 2014
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS025040 BIPD/Primary Sep 7, 2013 Mar 13, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN044207 CARGO Jan 26, 2011 Oct 7, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN044207 BIPD/Primary Jan 26, 2011 Sep 6, 2013 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN044207 CARGO Sep 6, 2010 Jan 26, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN044207 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2010 Jan 26, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC6569277 00 CARGO Sep 6, 2007 Sep 6, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC6569277 00 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2007 Sep 6, 2010 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL992132 BIPD/Primary Sep 7, 2006 Sep 7, 2007 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL992021 BIPD/Primary Sep 7, 2005 Sep 7, 2006 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 458887 CARGO Sep 6, 2005 Sep 6, 2007 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3037077 BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2004 Sep 7, 2005 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 22, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  2. Dec 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  3. Aug 10, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  4. Dec 21, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Dec 17, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  6. Dec 19, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Dec 17, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  8. Oct 31, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  9. Oct 23, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Oct 20, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  11. Sep 29, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  12. Sep 6, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Sep 5, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  14. Dec 19, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Dec 17, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Sep 8, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Sep 6, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  18. Nov 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Nov 25, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  20. Sep 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Sep 6, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  22. Mar 17, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Mar 13, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  24. Mar 13, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 15, 2014)
  25. Sep 9, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Sep 6, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Oct 7, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jan 26, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jan 24, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Sep 6, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Sep 7, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  32. Sep 7, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  33. Sep 6, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  34. Sep 7, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  35. Sep 7, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  36. Sep 6, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. Dec 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  38. Dec 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  39. Dec 3, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Aug 3, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CALLAHAN FL FL 1 0
MILTON FL FL 1 1
DARIEN GA GA 1 0
LAVONIA GA GA 1 1
POOLER GA GA 1 1
TOWNSEND GA GA 1 1
WAVERLY GA GA 1 0
RAVENEL SC SC 1 1
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  1. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC

Is SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 443608 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC had? ▾
9 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC's peak out-of-service rate is 62.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC based? ▾
SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1033 MCINTOSH INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW, DARIEN, Georgia 31305. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC235847, MC235847). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC operate? ▾
SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC had any crashes? ▾
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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