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  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Jul 6, 2010 · Docket MC562136.

DONALD DUANE SMITH

DBA: SMITH TRUCKING

USDOT 687396 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in COHASSET, MN
Operating authority
Insurance

WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Power Units
2
Drivers
4
Inspections
3
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DONALD DUANE SMITH is a individual based in COHASSET, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 687396. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

DONALD DUANE SMITH is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, organized as an individual, with 15 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cohasset, MN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.00 vs 1.80 +3.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
36031 PINCHERRY RD
COHASSET, MN 55721
Phone: 2183285451
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 687396
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 30,000 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 6, 2010 to Aug 6, 2010 (31 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 23, 2008 to Jun 26, 2008 (3 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 16, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Freightliner 1
Trailer 1
Unknown 1
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82465541 Aug 16, 2024 MN 1 COHASSET MN
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCB3020 · 1FUYDZYB7WL783304
5 392.2, 393.53(b), 393.45(d) No
81404038 Apr 16, 2024 MN 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTC4451 · 1XKDDU9X57J156542
0 — No
80851179 Feb 14, 2024 MN 2 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTC4451 · 1XKDDU9X57J156542
3 393.100(b), 395.8(a)(1), 393.55(c)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0140320236 Jan 31, 2014 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0120930150 Mar 28, 2012 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0092870326 Sep 16, 2009 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC562136
Revoked
Granted Jul 6, 2010 Revoked Jul 6, 2010
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jul 6, 2010 MC562136 Common REVOKED Jul 6, 2010
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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
Aug 6, 2010 MC562136-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 11, 2006 MC562136-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 1016150 CARGO Jul 16, 2010 Jun 4, 2022 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 1016150 91X Jul 16, 2010 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0029848 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2009 Jun 26, 2010 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0029848 CARGO Jun 26, 2009 Jun 26, 2010 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0026474 BIPD/Primary Jun 26, 2008 Jun 26, 2009 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0026474 CARGO Jun 26, 2008 Jun 26, 2009 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 23, 2008 to Jun 26, 2008
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0024827 BIPD/Primary Jun 23, 2007 Jun 23, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0024827 CARGO Jun 23, 2007 Jun 23, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0021617 CARGO Jun 23, 2006 Jun 23, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0021617 BIPD/Primary Jun 23, 2006 Jun 23, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 4, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 6, 2010
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Jul 6, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jul 6, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Jul 6, 2010
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 31 days (through Aug 6, 2010)
  6. Jun 26, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Jun 29, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jun 26, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Jun 27, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jun 23, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jun 23, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 26, 2008)
  12. Jun 25, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jun 23, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
COHASSET MN MN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.100(b) Cargo securement - aggregate working load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(c)(1) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify DONALD DUANE SMITH

  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 DONALD DUANE SMITH

Is DONALD DUANE SMITH an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DONALD DUANE SMITH is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 687396 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 DONALD DUANE SMITH's safety rating? ▾
DONALD DUANE SMITH's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DONALD DUANE SMITH had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for DONALD DUANE SMITH 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 DONALD DUANE SMITH's out-of-service rate? ▾
DONALD DUANE SMITH has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is DONALD DUANE SMITH based? ▾
DONALD DUANE SMITH reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 36031 PINCHERRY RD, COHASSET, Minnesota 55721. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DONALD DUANE SMITH have valid operating authority? ▾
DONALD DUANE SMITH 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 DONALD DUANE SMITH operate? ▾
DONALD DUANE SMITH self-reports 2 power units and 4 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 DONALD DUANE SMITH had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DONALD DUANE SMITH 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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