THE SMEDLEY COMPANY

USDOT 56001 • 20-2 THOMPSON ROAD, BRANFORD, CT, 06405

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
56,001
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2033156066
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,355,020
Physical Address
20-2 THOMPSON ROAD, BRANFORD, CT, 06405
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Oct 5, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-082122REVOKEDUnknownOct 13, 2020

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.BIPD/Primary152201-10-38-30-6ON FILEOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2023
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIERD-01001021-00ON FILEOct 5, 2013Oct 5, 2015
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDIERD-010001021-00ON FILEOct 5, 2013Oct 5, 2015

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.BIPD/Primary152101-10-38-30-6REPLACEDOct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2022
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.BIPD/Primary152001-10-38-30-6REPLACEDOct 20, 2020Oct 2, 2020
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.BIPD/Primary152001-10-38-30-6REPLACEDOct 2, 2020Oct 5, 2021
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAW02RS1900035-00CANCELLEDOct 5, 2019Oct 5, 2020
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary2LA2CA0000459-00REPLACEDOct 5, 2015Oct 5, 2019
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP0000529CANCELLEDOct 14, 2011Aug 25, 2013
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1337225184CANCELLEDJan 1, 2007Jan 30, 2008
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMZI-97002213-BOSREPLACEDJan 14, 2006Oct 5, 2013
PACIFIC INDEMNITY CO.CARGO658 3228REPLACEDDec 27, 1995Jan 14, 2006
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCCT0005305 2703CANCELLEDJun 2, 1994Dec 18, 1994
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM0863528REPLACEDDec 24, 1989Dec 27, 1995
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimaryART5634586CANCELLEDDec 31, 1986Sep 24, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.152201-10-38-30-6BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
TERM/REPLPENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.152101-10-38-30-6BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
TERM/REPLPENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.152001-10-38-30-6BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAW02RS1900035-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
TERM/REPLPENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.152001-10-38-30-6BIPD/PrimaryOct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION2LA2CA0000459-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2019Oct 5, 2019
CANCELIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYIERD-010001021-00BIPDOct 5, 2015Oct 5, 2015
CANCELIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYIERD-01001021-00CARGOOct 5, 2015Oct 5, 2015
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MZI-97002213-BOSCARGOOct 5, 2013Oct 5, 2013
CANCELDIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYBAP0000529BIPD/PrimaryAug 25, 2013Aug 25, 2013
CANCELUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.1337225184BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2008Jan 30, 2008
TERM/REPLPACIFIC INDEMNITY CO.658 3228CARGOJan 14, 2006Jan 14, 2006
CANCELAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGART5634586BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2004Sep 24, 2004
TERM/REPLST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYIM0863528CARGODec 27, 1995Dec 27, 1995
CANCELPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.CCT0005305 2703BIPD/PrimaryDec 18, 1994Dec 18, 1994

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-082122INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-082122INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-082122INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC082122MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 6, 2021Unknown
MC082122COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 8, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 6, 2015
MC082122MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 6, 2013REVOKEDOct 13, 2020
MC082122MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 16, 2011REVOKEDSep 3, 2013
MC082122COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 26, 1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
24
Violations
95
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states24 inspections

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Violation Summary (95 violations from 24 inspections)

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Violation Summary (95 violations from 24 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1033Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.96vs nat'l 1.80
+2.16 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (24 inspections)

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Inspection History (24 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687432962DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Dec 24, 202586646173BRANFORDCTLevel 3FMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 7, 202586028512HIGHLAND NYNYLevel 2LINKBELT STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2WG, 392.2-SLLED, 393.75G-TAOWYes
Aug 11, 202585452068BRANFORDCTLevel 2GROVE STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLTL, 393.95F, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Jul 29, 202585343682BRANFORDCTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202584508420GUILFORDCTLevel 2LIDD SEMI-TRAILER8392.2-SLLTL, 393.104F3-C, 393.95A1No
Mar 21, 202584215639BRANFORDCTLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 10, 202583820103NORTH HAVENCTLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK12383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLYes
Jan 7, 202583541806WATERBURYCTLevel 3FMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 19, 202482415318DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.95(a), 393.9(a)No
Jun 28, 202481988428WALLINGFORDCTLevel 3LINK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Apr 8, 202481288828NEW HAVENCTLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.9(a)No
Apr 6, 202481288834GREENWICHCTLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202380431020DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2LAN SEMI-TRAILER7393.11, 390.21T(b), 393.9(a)No
Nov 10, 202380136997DANBURY SCALECTLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8(f)(1)No
Nov 3, 202380076771BRANFORDCTLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9(a), 393.110(b), 393.78Yes
Aug 25, 202379515877POUGHKEEPSIE ROADSIDENYLevel 3TRUK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.82(a)(1), 392.2No
Aug 11, 202379389898MERIDENCTLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jul 24, 202379214619BRANFORDCTLevel 3GROVE OTHER0No
Jul 19, 202379180736H-WESTONMALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.209(d), 393.95(a), 393.55(d)(2)Yes
Jul 19, 202379179977DANBURY SCALECTLevel 1TRAO SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jul 13, 202379129100WESTBROOKCTLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER15393.45(d), 393.47(e), 393.9(a)Yes
Jun 20, 202378952609DANBURY SCALECTLevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 393.11Yes
May 23, 202378696340H-NORTHAMPTONMALevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 390.21T(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 18.2% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 6, 2023CTINJURY01MIDDLETOWN91-N...055490THE SMEDLEY COMPANY
May 15, 2020CTTOW00
Apr 28, 2006CTINJURY01
Nov 16, 2004CTINJURY01
Aug 20, 2003CTINJURY01
Feb 22, 1996NYINJURY01
Dec 18, 1995CTINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 6, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2020
Authority
Oct 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. • BIPD/Primary
May 15, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Oct 5, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Oct 5, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 25, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 30, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 14, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PACIFIC INDEMNITY CO. • CARGO
Nov 16, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 24, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING • BIPD/Primary
Aug 20, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 22, 1996
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 27, 1995
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 18, 1995
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 18, 1994
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary

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