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SMITH & WATERS INC

USDOT 63417 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Based in HODGES, SC Grade B · 83
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 · Jun 5, 2020
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 69 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH & WATERS INC (USDOT 63417)
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
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 69 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/63417/
As of: Jul 25, 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 B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44403 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

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 63417
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC099735
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 18
Annual mileage 862,381 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (864) 456-7421
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2915 NATION ROAD
HODGES, SC 29653
Mailing
PO BOX 946
PULASKI, VA 24301
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 63417
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 862,381 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 27.3% vs 23.4% +3.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.6% vs 6.7% -5.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.23 vs 1.80 -0.57
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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 22 0 0
Trailers 172 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 69 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 103 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 52 52 0
OOS inspections 1 6 0
OOS percentage 1.92% 11.54% —
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
23
Drivers
18
Inspections
103
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
27.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
69 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMITH & WATERS INC is a corporation based in HODGES, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 63417. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 18 drivers, with 103 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. 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 & WATERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hodges, SC. Across 56 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common and contract.

Inspection profile

56 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (35) and NC (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; International, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 27.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
1.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
27.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
37 violations
13 OOS · 35.1%
Unsafe Driving
14 violations
Hours of Service
12 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 31 3 9.7% May 12, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 8 2 25.0% Jul 10, 2026
Georgia (GA) 6 1 16.7% Aug 4, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 4 0 0.0% Jul 1, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Feb 17, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 5, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 50
Wabash National 29
Utility 19
Peterbilt 8
Kenworth 7
Stoughton 6
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.13 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 7 — 0.75 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 7 — 1.65 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 12 — 6.03 6 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (103 rows) View all 103 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88375277 Jul 10, 2026 NC 2 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 63960PZ · 3HSDZAPR6JN094967
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
88314962 Jul 1, 2026 TN 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3973375 · 3HSDZAPR0LN343489
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
88299420 Jun 30, 2026 TN 3 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38109PZ · 5KJJBHD15JLJK5272
0 — No
87907215 May 18, 2026 TN 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38098PZ · 3HSDJAPR3HN748745
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87831330 May 12, 2026 SC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 14595PZ · 3HCDZAPR4KL383919
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87583504 Apr 14, 2026 SC 2 TOWNVILLE SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2921951 · 3HSDZAPR2LN343509
4 75A3-TAOL, 22H4-ELDBRODS, 55C1-B Yes
87082919 Feb 17, 2026 OH 2 CHILLICOTHE OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2921951 · 3HSDZAPR2LN343509
1 393.203A-CBP No
86722395 Jan 5, 2026 SC 3 ANDERSON SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38106PZ · 3HSDJAPR0EN766969
0 — No
86630179 Dec 19, 2025 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38108PZ · 1XPBD49XXKD602659
0 — No
86599883 Dec 17, 2025 SC 3 TOWNVILLE SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 39832PZ · 4V4NC9TH4FN911290
1 392.2-SLLSR No
86356415 Nov 18, 2025 SC 1 PELZER SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 14595PZ · 3HCDZAPR4KL383919
0 — No
86213624 Oct 29, 2025 SC 3 MCCORMICK SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38099PZ · 3HCDZAPR3KL392661
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85989435 Oct 8, 2025 SC 3 BRADLEY SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 39832PZ · 4V4NC9TH4FN911290
0 — No
85967302 Oct 5, 2025 KY 1 LEXINGTON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 39100PZ · 1FUJHHDR4LLLY7507
1 393.11A1-CSLRR No
85580864 Aug 22, 2025 SC 3 UNION SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1248021 · 1XKYDP9X7SJ161480
0 — No
85479211 Aug 13, 2025 SC 3 GREENWOOD SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 14595PZ · 3HCDZAPR4KL383919
0 — No
85478972 Aug 13, 2025 SC 2 LEXINGTON SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38106PZ · 3HSDJAPR0EN766969
1 393.9A-LHLI No
85451208 Aug 4, 2025 GA 2 COMMERCE GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 37594PZ · 3HSDZAPR2JN334225
9 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-F, 393.207A-SAPPAS No
85250270 Jul 17, 2025 SC 2 WARE SHOALS SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 14595PZ · 3HCDZAPR4KL383919
1 392.2-SLLILC No
85151521 Jul 8, 2025 SC 3 HODGES SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
VA 43806PZ · 3HSDJAPRXHN748743
0 — No
85133409 Jun 30, 2025 GA 3 LAVONIA GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
VA 39100PZ · 3HSDJAPR6FN735601
2 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85029571 Jun 23, 2025 NC 2 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 39832PZ · 4V4NC9TH4FN911290
3 395.32B, 395.8E1-PC, 395.3A3-PROP No
84986437 Jun 18, 2025 NC 3 nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i-
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38107PZ · 1XKYD49X1KJ370969
0 — No
84833746 May 28, 2025 SC 1 PELZER SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 38107PZ · 1XKYD49X1KJ370969
0 — No
84729221 May 19, 2025 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 3.8107PZ · 1XKYD49X1KJ370969
3 395.32B, 395.26B, 395.3A2-PROPN No
Recent Crashes (69 rows) View all 69 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0010015528 Aug 4, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009049979 Jun 20, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107252080 Jan 31, 2023 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0023000535 Jan 25, 2023 SC 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA0008735439 Oct 7, 2022 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008231527 Sep 8, 2021 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0019629495 Sep 17, 2019 SC 1 0 Yes No Fatal
SC0019585380 Jun 19, 2019 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0019526634 Mar 5, 2019 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0007059426 Jan 23, 2019 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0105641974 Oct 17, 2018 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0007748088 Dec 8, 2017 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0016641844 Oct 31, 2016 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104815119 Aug 8, 2016 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0005702502 Mar 31, 2016 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0005641762 Feb 17, 2016 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0005054190 Nov 17, 2014 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0014046605 Nov 3, 2014 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0014567961 Jul 14, 2014 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0014552614 Jun 4, 2014 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0014549107 May 14, 2014 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0014521108 Feb 21, 2014 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0014513008 Feb 17, 2014 SC 0 2 Yes No Injury
SC0014511431 Feb 5, 2014 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0004705666 Jan 16, 2014 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC099735
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 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 SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0028625001 91X $1,000,000 Jun 5, 2020 On file ACTIVE
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-651-291773-03 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2016 Jun 5, 2020 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2098343638 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2014 Jul 13, 2016 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2098343638 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2014 May 1, 2016 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2057340670 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2007 May 1, 2014 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2057340670 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2007 Mar 20, 2015 CANCELLED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY CAR0200028 34 — Dec 31, 2006 On file ACTIVE
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. OC 00243802 BIPD/Primary — Feb 16, 2006 Dec 31, 2005 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AI2-651-286620-03 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2007 REPLACED
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. OC 0243802 CARGO — Aug 17, 2005 Dec 31, 2006 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA TRJ-CAP-449J8749-TIL-03 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2003 Feb 16, 2006 CANCELLED
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. OC 0243802 CARGO — Dec 31, 2002 Aug 17, 2005 CANCELLED
ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY R TS-457629 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1997 Dec 31, 2003 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA CA 137 4163 RA BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1995 Dec 31, 1997 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA UJ*660-394J1103-TIL-95 CARGO — Jun 1, 1995 Jun 1, 1993 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY U99J660394J1103 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1993 Dec 31, 1995 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA U99J660394J1103TIL93 CARGO — Jun 1, 1993 Dec 31, 2002 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY TMTC191T897A85 CARGO — Oct 1, 1985 Sep 16, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 5, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jul 13, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  3. Jul 6, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. May 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  5. Mar 20, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  6. May 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  7. Dec 31, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Dec 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Feb 16, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Feb 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Dec 31, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  12. Aug 17, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Jul 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Dec 31, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  15. Dec 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  16. Dec 31, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  17. Dec 31, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  18. Sep 16, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  19. Oct 5, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Oct 4, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Jun 1, 1993
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  22. May 22, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Jul 8, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 20 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 20 4
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 8 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 4 4
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 4 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify SMITH & WATERS 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 & WATERS INC

Is SMITH & WATERS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH & WATERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 63417 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 & WATERS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH & WATERS 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 & WATERS INC had? ▾
103 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH & WATERS 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 & WATERS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH & WATERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 27.3% (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 & WATERS INC based? ▾
SMITH & WATERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2915 NATION ROAD, HODGES, South Carolina 29653. 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 & WATERS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMITH & WATERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC099735). 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 & WATERS INC operate? ▾
SMITH & WATERS INC self-reports 23 power units and 18 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 & WATERS INC had any crashes? ▾
69 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH & WATERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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.
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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