SMITH INDUSTRIES INC
CLEARWATER, FL
DBA: SMITH FENCE
SMITH INDUSTRIES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 62 power units and 61 drivers, based in Clearwater, FL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 27.3% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH INDUSTRIES INC (USDOT 938049) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/938049/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.9% (better). n=16090 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 27.27% | 9.09% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMITH FENCE had 11 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 27.3%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Driver Fitness at 4.0.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in FL (11 stops).
27.3% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.1% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 62 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 61 drivers; Ford, International, and Courier are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 16,090 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–93 power units (±50% of this carrier's 62 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (13 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Sep 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 9 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Courier | 1 | |
| Dixie | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 3.52 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 1.17 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89003806 | Sep 14, 2026 | FL | 2 | PALM CITY FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLL, 393.95F | No |
| 88124793 | Jun 10, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 88058790 | Jun 4, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 87781210 | May 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 86465617 | Dec 1, 2025 | FL | 1 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| 85078933 | Jun 24, 2025 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84777561 | May 22, 2025 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83936058 | Feb 18, 2025 | FL | 2 | PINE CASTLE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 83834882 | Feb 7, 2025 | FL | 1 | ORLANDO FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 393.95A1 | No |
| 83804936 | Feb 3, 2025 | FL | 1 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 83697788 | Jan 21, 2025 | FL | 2 | OAKLAND PARK FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.110B3-C, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 82474338 | Aug 20, 2024 | FL | 1 | MIAMI FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82350035 | Aug 5, 2024 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 81977685 | Jun 21, 2024 | FL | 2 | GOTHA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.116(b) | Yes |
| 80901308 | Feb 13, 2024 | FL | 1 | DAVIE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 80573282 | Jan 2, 2024 | FL | 1 | ORLANDO FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 80158059 | Nov 13, 2023 | FL | 3 | MCSAP HCC I-4 HILLSBOROUGH |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79430421 | Aug 17, 2023 | FL | 2 | I4 PLANT CITY SCALE-EAST |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78738706 | May 24, 2023 | FL | 3 | I95 FLAGLER BEACH WIM-NORTH |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78699195 | May 17, 2023 | FL | 2 | fl-punta-gorda,-fl |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.95(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL8963937703 | Jun 2, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2573824903 | Jan 18, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2490352702 | Feb 25, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8822335509 | Nov 13, 2019 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| DAVIE FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| GOTHA FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| I4 PLANT CITY SCALE-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I95 FLAGLER BEACH WIM-NORTH | FL | 1 | 1 |
| ISLAMORADA FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| MCSAP HCC I-4 HILLSBOROUGH | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MIAMI FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| OAKLAND PARK FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.116(b) | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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