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SMITH GARDENS INC

BELLINGHAM, WA

USDOT 535595 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-FARM ;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: ERIC SMITH Company officer 2: MARK SMITH Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Farm Supplies Other (LIVE PLANTS) Based in BELLINGHAM, WA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jan 28, 2026
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ERIC SMITH
Company officer 2: MARK SMITH
Cargo: Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Farm Supplies, Other (LIVE PLANTS)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH GARDENS INC (USDOT 535595)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ERIC SMITH (Company officer); MARK SMITH (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY INSURANCE  COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/535595/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 2.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=22535 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 535595
In FMCSA records since Aug 31, 1993 (~32y)
MC / docket MC347118
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ERIC SMITH
Company officer 2 MARK SMITH
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-FARM ;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Farm Supplies, Other (LIVE PLANTS)
Fleet size 45 units
Drivers 86
Annual mileage 1,807,396 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (360) 685-5237
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4164 MERIDIAN ST STE 400
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 535595
In FMCSA records since Aug 31, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-FARM ;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,807,396 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 16.0% vs 23.4% -7.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.4% vs 6.7% -4.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.76 vs 1.80 -1.04
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 40 0 0
Trailers 22 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 34 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 67 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 33 33 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 3.03% 9.09% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
45
Drivers
86
Inspections
67
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
16.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
34 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMITH GARDENS INC is a corporation based in BELLINGHAM, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 535595. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 45 power units and 86 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.0%. 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 GARDENS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 45 power units and 86 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bellingham, WA. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (22) and CA (11), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 45 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 86 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.0% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 22,535 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 22,535 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 22,535 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 19 4 21.1% May 13, 2026
California (CA) 8 0 0.0% Apr 11, 2026
Oregon (OR) 5 0 0.0% Apr 29, 2026
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Jul 24, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 21
Freightliner 20
Utility 17
CIMC 16
Hyundai Translead 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 0.09 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.01 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 0.52 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 10 — 2.27 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (67 rows) View all 67 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87849274 May 13, 2026 WA 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3264562 · 4V4NC9EH2PN330031
2 393.67C7V-F, 393.9A-LLPL No
87710281 Apr 29, 2026 OR 1 WILSONVILLE OR
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA RP13476 · 2NPKHM6X0RM685252
0 — No
87577770 Apr 11, 2026 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3812186 · 3HSDZSZR6TN240449
0 — No
87196601 Mar 3, 2026 OR 2 OREGON CITY OR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3527753 · 4V4NC9EH3RN644256
1 392.2-SLLTL No
86524159 Dec 5, 2025 WA 3 RIDGEFIELD WA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OR RP15141 · 2NPKHM6XXSM705609
0 — No
86082790 Oct 16, 2025 CA 3 COTTONWOOD IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
IN 3527751 · 4V4NC9EH9RN644259
0 — No
86055371 Oct 9, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
OR Y134261 · 1M2MDBAA9SS016984
0 — No
85898511 Sep 23, 2025 WA 2 EVERETT WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3527699 · 4V4NC9EH6RN644123
1 393.75B-TFV No
85793921 Sep 12, 2025 WA 1 ROCK ISLAND WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3526943 · 4V4NC9EH2RN644121
0 — No
85575047 Aug 19, 2025 WA 2 LIBERTY LAKE WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3333285 · 3AKJHHDR0PSNS6526
4 390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 390.21TB3-OPERBY, 396.17C-PI No
85510055 Aug 15, 2025 OR 3 LOWELL OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3333285IN · 3AKJHHDR0PSNS6526
0 — No
85329103 Jul 22, 2025 WA 3 DU PONT WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3527697 · 4V4NC9EH1RN644255
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
85197223 Jul 8, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3460313 · 3AKJHLDV7RSUU9589
0 — No
85130135 Jul 1, 2025 WA 3 ELMA WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 3625501 · 3HSDZAPR3SN430169
0 — No
85011069 Jun 18, 2025 WA 2 KENNEWICK WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3542612 · 4V4NC9EH3RN636139
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24 Yes
85540279 Jun 5, 2025 OR 3 MILL CITY OR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAJK922 · 1XKZP40X4MJ462086
0 — No
84848371 May 29, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
OR YAKG885 · 1M1AN4GY8RM045900
5 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
84848266 May 29, 2025 WA 1 DU PONT WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3333285 · 3AKJHHDR0PSNS6526
2 393.45D-BAAL, 393.45D-B Yes
84657701 May 12, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3380880 · 3AKJHHDV4PSUD1587
0 — No
84650413 May 11, 2025 WA 2 PASCO WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3527702 · 4V4NC9EH5RN644260
0 — No
84657573 May 8, 2025 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3328216 · 3AKJHHDR8PSNS6080
0 — No
84575660 May 2, 2025 WA 3 DRYDEN WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3139367 · 3AKJHHDR3NSNJ1113
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84493452 Apr 23, 2025 CA 3 ca-us101-at-y-/-betabel-rd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3118280 · 3AKJHHDRXNSMT0027
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
84162457 Mar 19, 2025 OR 2 LAKE CREEK OR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3527751 · 4V4NC9EH9RN644259
0 — No
84175389 Mar 18, 2025 WA 3 FEDERAL WAY WA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3677731 · 3HAEUMML3SL486102
0 — No
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EG34138 Sep 27, 2025 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2024420036 Feb 7, 2024 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2023420166 Nov 30, 2023 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA7202300746 May 8, 2023 CA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WA000ED56407 Apr 20, 2023 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EA61465 Sep 6, 2020 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000E817517 Jul 6, 2018 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E781845 Mar 21, 2018 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E707009 Aug 17, 2017 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E650312 Feb 23, 2017 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2017420034 Feb 8, 2017 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E514844 Feb 8, 2016 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2016420004 Jan 7, 2016 OR 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000E359834 Sep 16, 2014 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E351494 Aug 7, 2014 WA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WA0003120483 Jul 1, 2014 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
OR2014420067 Jun 6, 2014 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2014420054 Mar 25, 2014 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2012420129 Jun 7, 2012 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E121970 Aug 19, 2011 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E100366 Apr 5, 2011 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E067675 Sep 11, 2010 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0003253292 Sep 18, 2009 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0003130068 Jul 20, 2009 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2009420052 Jun 10, 2009 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC347118
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0302192001 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Jan 28, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 CANCELLED
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0302192001 91X $750,000 Jan 28, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0232495003 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2023 Feb 1, 2024 CANCELLED
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0232495003 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 REPLACED
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0232495003 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2026 REPLACED
FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. FMA-011348 BIPD — Mar 16, 2018 Dec 31, 2023 REPLACED
FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. FMA-011348 BIPD — Mar 16, 2018 Mar 16, 2018 REPLACED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM014953 CARGO — Sep 1, 2012 Sep 1, 2012 REPLACED
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 24CC304292 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2012 Mar 16, 2018 REPLACED
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 24CC304292 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2012 Sep 1, 2012 REPLACED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM014953 CARGO — Sep 1, 2012 Oct 7, 2012 CANCELLED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM012719 CARGO — Sep 1, 2008 Oct 7, 2012 CANCELLED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM012719 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2008 Sep 1, 2012 REPLACED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM012719 CARGO — Sep 1, 2008 Sep 1, 2008 REPLACED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM012719 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2008 Oct 7, 2012 CANCELLED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY CM012719 CARGO — Sep 1, 2008 Sep 1, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CA 125760A BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2007 Sep 1, 2008 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. COP125760A CARGO — Sep 1, 2007 Sep 1, 2008 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. COP125760A CARGO — Sep 1, 2007 Oct 31, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CA 125760A BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2007 Oct 31, 2008 CANCELLED
FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. R 813553 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2002 Sep 1, 2007 REPLACED
FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM CP 71 71 852 CARGO — Nov 2, 1998 Sep 1, 2007 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 52UUN QM7020 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 1998 Sep 1, 2002 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 52UUN QM7020 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 1998 Sep 1, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 28, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Mar 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  6. Mar 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 7, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 7, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 19, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Sep 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  11. Sep 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 31, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  14. Oct 31, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  15. Oct 27, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Sep 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  18. Sep 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  19. Sep 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM
  20. Sep 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Sep 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Dec 18, 1998
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Sep 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF CA 7 0
COTTONWOOD IF CA 6 0
BOW WA WA 6 1
LIBERTY LAKE WA WA 3 0
DU PONT WA WA 2 1
FEDERAL WAY WA WA 2 0
BEAR GULCH CA 1 0
CORDELIA IF CA 1 0
COTTONWOOD CVEF CA 1 0
GILROY IF CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
391.11(b)(2) Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. Driver Fitness 1 0
392.3 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Hours of Service 1 1
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SMITH GARDENS INC

  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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 GARDENS INC

Is SMITH GARDENS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH GARDENS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 535595 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 GARDENS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH GARDENS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SMITH GARDENS INC had? ▾
67 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH GARDENS 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 GARDENS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH GARDENS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 16.0% (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 GARDENS INC based? ▾
SMITH GARDENS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4164 MERIDIAN ST STE 400, BELLINGHAM, Washington 98226. 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 GARDENS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMITH GARDENS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC347118). 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 GARDENS INC operate? ▾
SMITH GARDENS INC self-reports 45 power units and 86 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 GARDENS INC had any crashes? ▾
34 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH GARDENS 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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