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SMITH TRUCKING INC

BLISSFIELD, MI

USDOT 602541 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects +7 more Based in BLISSFIELD, MI 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
Coverage resumed · Apr 13, 2004
Contract (Property) reinstated · Apr 22, 2004
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2020
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 69 days Feb 4, 2004 → Apr 13, 2004
  • Contract (Property) gap · 35 days Inactive Mar 18, 2004 → reinstated Apr 22, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles
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 TRUCKING INC (USDOT 602541)
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: $1,000,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 69 days — Feb 4, 2004 → Apr 13, 2004
  • Contract (Property) gap · 35 days — Inactive Mar 18, 2004 → reinstated Apr 22, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/602541/
As of: Jul 19, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 52.6% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=20194 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Drivers +7 (24 → 31) · Jun 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 602541
In FMCSA records since May 23, 1995 (~31y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Utilities, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 51 units
Drivers 31
Annual mileage 1,565,736 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (419) 841-8676
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7150 SILBERHORN HWY
BLISSFIELD, MI 49228
Mailing
P O BOX #9
BLISSFIELD, MI 49228
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 602541
In FMCSA records since May 23, 1995 (~31y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,565,736 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 52.6% vs 23.4% +29.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.45 vs 1.80 -0.35
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 51 0 0
Trailers 116 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 47 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 29 29 0
OOS inspections 0 7 0
OOS percentage 0% 24.14% —
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
51
Drivers
31
Inspections
47
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
52.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
42
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMITH TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in BLISSFIELD, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602541. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 51 power units and 31 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 52.6%. 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 TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 51 power units and 24 drivers, based in Blissfield, MI. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 131% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (10) and MI (10), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 51 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 52.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 20,194 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–77 power units (±50% of this carrier's 51 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 20,194 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
52.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 20,194 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +35.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 18, 2004 to Apr 22, 2004 (35 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 4, 2004 to Apr 13, 2004 (69 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 24 31
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
30 violations
9 OOS · 30.0%
Unsafe Driving
12 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 10 3 30.0% Jul 15, 2026
Indiana (IN) 9 0 0.0% Jul 10, 2026
Ohio (OH) 8 3 37.5% Feb 2, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Nov 20, 2024
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Feb 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 14
Volvo 9
Mack 8
Peterbilt 7
Strick Com 4
Trlk 4
Dorsey Tra 3
East 3
Freightliner 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 8 — 1.83 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 13 — 9.36 9 — 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 (47 rows) View all 47 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88414399 Jul 15, 2026 MI 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC16283 · 1XPXDP9X3LD637746
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
88373568 Jul 10, 2026 IN 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC04059 · 4V4NC9EGXJN891687
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
88373566 Jul 10, 2026 IN 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01465 · 1XPBDP9X1LD719498
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87670413 Apr 24, 2026 IN 3 WABASH IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC18747 · 1XPBDP9X1PD813192
2 2-SLLSWZ, 17C-PI No
87453785 Mar 31, 2026 MI 2 mi-monroe-scale-n/b
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC47922 · 5KJJBWD10SLVT3331
1 393.9A-LRLI No
87097652 Feb 20, 2026 IN 3 PERU IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC56661 · 1XPBDP9X7LD668511
2 392.2-SLLS2, 392.8-D No
86952158 Feb 2, 2026 OH 3 VERMILION OH
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC44639 · 5KJJBWD14SLVT3333
0 — No
86529559 Dec 9, 2025 MI 2 mi-us-223-@-treat-hwy
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC42519 · 4V4NC9EG6HN985625
1 393.9A-LRLI No
86358686 Nov 19, 2025 IN 3 WABASH IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01474 · 4V4NC9EG8HN985609
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85873769 Sep 23, 2025 OH 3 VERMILION OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01480 · 1XKDD40X0EJ419580
0 — No
85736915 Sep 9, 2025 MI 1 JEFFERSON RD CUTOUT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01480 · 1XKDD40X0EJ419580
5 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.47E Yes
85574109 Aug 19, 2025 IN 3 ANGOLA IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01466 · 1XKYDP9X7LJ395376
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
85024953 Jun 18, 2025 IN 3 ETNA GREEN IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01465 · 1XPBDP9X1LD719498
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84566464 May 1, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC42517 · 1FUJGBDV1KLKE3002
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
84441408 Apr 17, 2025 MI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01480 · 1XKDD40X0EJ419580
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84365598 Apr 9, 2025 MI 2 mi-sb-us-23-@-northfield-rest-are
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC40153 · 1XKDD40X5SR119918
0 — No
84252189 Mar 26, 2025 OH 2 NORWALK OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC18748 · 1XPCD40X1HD355414
5 392.9A2-C, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLL Yes
84192528 Mar 20, 2025 MI 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01455 · 1XKDDB9X24J060366
2 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLIRP No
83866290 Feb 11, 2025 OH 2 WOOSTER OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01461 · 1XPBDP9XXLD686193
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
83779190 Feb 3, 2025 TX 2 IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01469 · 1XKDD40X6GJ495064
5 393.9, 393.55E, 393.75C No
83571650 Jan 7, 2025 OH 2 PERRYSBURG OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01469 · 1XKDD40X6GJ495064
2 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55D2-B No
83566899 Jan 7, 2025 MI 2 mi-i-75-sb-@-23-mm
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC01468 · 4V4WC9EG4JN894234
1 393.75A2-TAOTLM Yes
83333898 Dec 6, 2024 IN 2 WARREN IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC40115 · 1XKDD40X0SR119907
3 393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSML No
83265808 Nov 25, 2024 OH 3 FINDLAY OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC09248 · 1XPBD49X8LD719500
0 — No
83214357 Nov 20, 2024 KY 2 HENDERSON
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC44617 · 5KJJBWD16SLVT3334
2 393.75A, 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904500159 May 3, 2024 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0225256067 Dec 27, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0216208018 Oct 26, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0215123677 Jul 7, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0205235364 Dec 30, 2020 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0205225499 Dec 18, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0206101660 Jun 27, 2020 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0194168316 Jul 24, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0193138205 Jul 22, 2019 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001679630 Mar 28, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0196002010 Jan 9, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001542344 Nov 5, 2018 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0902976132 Aug 7, 2017 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001087945 Jul 4, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0176081074 Jun 7, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0167053185 Sep 14, 2016 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0164022690 Aug 2, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0166004474 Jan 12, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0157085689 Oct 26, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0156127028 Oct 15, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009199482 Feb 10, 2015 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0144035626 Sep 29, 2014 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0146101835 Sep 25, 2014 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902300904 Sep 5, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0146079743 Jul 31, 2014 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC288857
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC288857 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 22, 2004 MC288857-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP61731A 91X $1,000,000 Aug 1, 2020 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRB003144 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2019 Aug 1, 2020 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB002575 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2018 Aug 1, 2019 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-X75750 CARGO — Aug 1, 2013 Sep 10, 2016 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X75750 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2013 Aug 1, 2018 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X75750 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2013 Aug 1, 2013 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05134841 BIPD/Primary — Sep 26, 2012 Sep 4, 2012 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY GLA9400674 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2012 Sep 4, 2012 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK9400674 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2012 Aug 1, 2013 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK9400674 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2012 Aug 28, 2013 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05134841 CARGO — Sep 4, 2009 Sep 29, 2012 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-134841-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2009 Sep 4, 2009 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-147626-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2009 Sep 29, 2012 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-147626-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2009 Sep 4, 2012 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN BAP 0972434 BIPD/Primary — Apr 13, 2004 Sep 4, 2009 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN BAP 0972434 BIPD/Primary — Apr 13, 2004 Apr 13, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 69 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 4, 2004 to Apr 13, 2004
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI BAP0972434 BIPD/Primary — Mar 28, 2003 Feb 4, 2004 CANCELLED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI 972 434 BIPD — Feb 3, 1998 Mar 28, 2003 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM02102597 CARGO — Feb 18, 1997 Apr 8, 1998 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 950401 06756436 BIPD/Primary — Feb 18, 1995 Feb 3, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  2. Jul 29, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Aug 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Aug 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 30, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Sep 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 28, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 29, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Sep 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Sep 4, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
  16. Sep 4, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Apr 22, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Apr 13, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
  19. Mar 18, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Mar 18, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through Apr 22, 2004)
  21. Feb 4, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI
  22. Feb 4, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  23. Feb 4, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 69 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 13, 2004)
  24. Mar 28, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI
  25. Apr 8, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  26. Feb 3, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Aug 1, 1995
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FINDLAY SCALES OH 4 0
WABASH IN IN 3 0
WARREN IN IN 3 0
ROADSIDE INSPECTION OH 3 1
ROADSIDE OH 2 2
VERMILION OH OH 2 0
ANGOLA IN IN 1 0
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
ETNA GREEN IN IN 1 0
FORT WAYNE IN IN 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 11 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 8 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SMITH TRUCKING 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 TRUCKING INC

Is SMITH TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602541 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 TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH TRUCKING 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 TRUCKING INC had? ▾
47 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH TRUCKING 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 TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 52.6% (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 TRUCKING INC based? ▾
SMITH TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7150 SILBERHORN HWY, BLISSFIELD, Michigan 49228. 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 TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SMITH TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SMITH TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
SMITH TRUCKING INC self-reports 51 power units and 31 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 TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
42 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH TRUCKING 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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