SMITH GARDENS INC
USDOT 535595 • 4164 MERIDIAN ST STE 400, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-347118 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 19, 2012 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0232495003 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | FMA-011348 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2018 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM014953 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0232495003 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0232495003 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | FMA-011348 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24CC304292 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM014953 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 24CC304292 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM012719 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM012719 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM012719 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM012719 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2008 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM012719 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2008 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 125760A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | COP125760A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 125760A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | COP125760A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | R 813553 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | CARGO | CP 71 71 852 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 1998 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 52UUN QM7020 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 52UUN QM7020 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | A0232495003 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | A0232495003 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMA-011348 | BIPD | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | A0232495003 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | FMA-011348 | BIPD | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC304292 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM014953 | CARGO | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM012719 | CARGO | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM012719 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM014953 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 24CC304292 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM012719 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM012719 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 125760A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | COP125760A | CARGO | Oct 31, 2008 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | COP125760A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 125760A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM012719 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | CP 71 71 852 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | R 813553 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52UUN QM7020 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52UUN QM7020 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC347118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2012 |
| MC347118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2008 |
| MC347118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 1998 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 64 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 64 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (64 inspections)
Showing 50 of 64
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYSVILLE | I-5MP198.00 | ...644255 | SMITH GARDENS INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVERTON | FARMINGTON RD & SW 142ND AVE | ...644122 | SMITH GARDENS INC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | I-84 .63 W ARLINGTON EXIT | ...644124 | SMITH GARDENS INC |
| May 8, 2023 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.938389 / -121.706717 | ...UN1712 | SMITH GARDENS INC |
| Apr 20, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEER PARK | SR-395*176.00 | ...037788 | SMITH GARDENS INC |
| Sep 6, 2020 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2016 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2014 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2014 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2010 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2009 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events