SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 853967 • 2540 S 88 ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-376112 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 26, 2013 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF007273 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP05131A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6019588-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12644A | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12644A | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2006 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12644A | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2003 | Jul 18, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP12644A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 5, 2003 | Jul 24, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007273 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP05131A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6019588-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12644A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12644A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12644A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2006 | Jul 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12644A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2006 | Jul 18, 2006 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC376112 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2013 |
| MC376112 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2006 |
| MC376112 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2003 | — | 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
23 states • 131 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from latest 100 of 131 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a) | Use/possession of alcohol | 2 | 2 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 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) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BRMMCAD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.22H2-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 |
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 (131 inspections)
Showing 50 of 131
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 NB MM 353 | ...JZ4955 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 22, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTERBORO | 58.5NB | ...363653 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 25, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASEY TWP | I-70 | ...297828 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 22, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE EXP AUTH | STATE ROAD 408 | ...JZ4955 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOPKINS | GARNERS FERRY RD | ...718024 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENTON TWP | I-57 | ...938315 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAUMEE | US 23 | ...829522 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH | US 169 | ...FF2637 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 10, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGDALE | CST(SOUTH THOMPSON STREET) | ...484122 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | BILLINGS | INTERSTATE 35 | ...JC6977 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMBIA | STATE RD 352 | ...469414 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 23, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK GROVE | KY0117 | ...679830 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 19, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | I-75 SOUTH / S MARIETTA PKWY | ...718022 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 11, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOOKING GLASS TWP | I-64 E/B | ...LG1270 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...718024 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | BRILEY PKWYE | ...744538 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 17, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...FM5575 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 7, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALVERT CITY | I 0024 | ...293188 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UNINCORPORATED | I-285 ON RP WEST / CHAMBLEE TUCKER RD | ...LF5130 | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 12, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events