SMITH & WATERS INC
USDOT 63417 • 2915 NATION ROAD, HODGES, SC, 29653
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-651-291773-03 | ON FILE | May 1, 2016 | Jun 5, 2020 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | OC 0243802 | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2005 | Dec 31, 2006 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2098343638 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2014 | Jul 13, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2098343638 | REPLACED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 2057340670 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2007 | May 1, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 2057340670 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2007 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | OC 00243802 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2006 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-651-286620-03 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2005 | Dec 31, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TRJ-CAP-449J8749-TIL-03 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2003 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | OC 0243802 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2002 | Aug 17, 2005 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | R TS-457629 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 137 4163 RA | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | UJ*660-394J1103-TIL-95 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1993 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | U99J660394J1103 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | U99J660394J1103TIL93 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | TMTC191T897A85 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1985 | Sep 16, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-651-291773-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2098343638 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2098343638 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 2057340670 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 2057340670 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-651-286620-03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | OC 0243802 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2006 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TRJ-CAP-449J8749-TIL-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2006 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | OC 00243802 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2005 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | OC 0243802 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2005 | Aug 17, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | R TS-457629 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | U99J660394J1103TIL93 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 137 4163 RA | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | U99J660394J1103 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | TMTC191T897A85 | CARGO | Sep 16, 1995 | Sep 16, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | UJ*660-394J1103-TIL-95 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 1993 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC099735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2016 |
| MC099735 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2016 |
| MC099735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2006 |
| MC099735 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2006 |
| MC099735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2005 |
| MC099735 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC099735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC099735 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC099735 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC099735 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 97 inspections
Violation Summary (172 violations from 97 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 20 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (97 inspections)
Showing 50 of 97
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | INTERSTATE 85 S MILE MARKER 153 | ...334225 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | I 75 N EXIT RP N AT MILEPOST 167.00 | ...778050 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RONDA | 21 | ...797269 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHERAW | 5 FRONT ST | ...030815 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Oct 7, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | I-75 SOUTH 1 MILE SOUTH MT PARAN RD | ...835299 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Sep 8, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-20 EAST | ...345179 | SMITH & WATERS INC |
| Sep 17, 2019 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2014 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events