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SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC

USDOT 98980 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DEREK SMITH Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Other (FERTLIZER) Based in PONETO, IN Grade A · 100
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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.

Clear to review
Policy effective · May 19, 2024
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DEREK SMITH
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Other (FERTLIZER)
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TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC (USDOT 98980)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): DEREK SMITH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/98980/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

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

A 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107384 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 98980
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC235984
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DEREK SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Other (FERTLIZER)
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 316,682 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (260) 820-0121
Email: [email protected]
Physical
0125 W WALNUT ST
PONETO, IN 46781
Mailing
P O BOX 91
PONETO, IN 46781
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 98980
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 316,682 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 15 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
8
Drivers
8
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
7
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in PONETO, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98980. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 5 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.

Carrier overview

SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Poneto, IN. 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. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LIL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Kenworth and Timpte in are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 107,384 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,384 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
5.3%
Median across 107,384 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Jun 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Timpte 2
International 1
Mack 1
Peterbilt 1
Timpte In 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 3.75 4 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 2.00 2 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88018401 Jun 1, 2026 IN 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 100076 · 3HSDZAPR0LN157063
1 392.2-SLLSWZ No
85950058 Sep 30, 2025 IN 2 NEW CASTLE IN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3093582 · 1NKYLP9X2EJ414514
1 393.9A-LIL No
80736325 Jan 24, 2024 IN 3 WARSAW IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 100076 · 1XPBDP9X1GD341642
1 392.2 No
80409683 Dec 14, 2023 IN 2 WARREN IN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 100077 · 1NKYLP9X4EJ414515
0 — No
79173129 Jul 17, 2023 IN 1 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3257641 · 1HSHXSJR4EH762240
5 392.2, 393.11, 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904410429 Dec 8, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0102692060 Apr 9, 2020 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902775577 Sep 9, 2016 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902218651 Apr 15, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901105021 May 7, 2009 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900922966 Jul 7, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0001353913 Aug 26, 2004 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC235984
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZV7249 BIPD/Primary — May 30, 2024 May 1, 2024 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZV7249 91X $750,000 May 19, 2024 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZV7249 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2024 May 19, 2024 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZV7249 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2024 Jul 11, 2024 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAZF6047 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2020 May 30, 2024 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 015 97 50 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2019 May 1, 2020 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CAA 585 09 40 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2012 Aug 3, 2019 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CAP 585 09 40 CARGO — Aug 3, 2012 Aug 24, 2019 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CAP 585 09 40 CARGO — Aug 3, 2007 Aug 3, 2012 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CAA 585 09 40 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2007 Aug 3, 2012 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CAA 548 33 27 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2003 Aug 3, 2007 REPLACED
CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. BA 9445712 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2000 Aug 3, 2003 REPLACED
MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY MG615072 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 1998 Aug 3, 2000 CANCELLED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 22-233-402 CARGO — Feb 3, 1996 Aug 3, 2007 REPLACED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 2233402 CARGO — Feb 3, 1996 Feb 3, 1996 REPLACED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 22-163-780 BIPD/Primary — Dec 29, 1993 Aug 3, 1998 REPLACED
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 13-CO232271 CARGO — Feb 13, 1991 Jun 22, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 11, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 20, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. May 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  7. Aug 24, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  8. Aug 3, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  9. Aug 3, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  10. Aug 3, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  11. Aug 3, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  12. Aug 3, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  13. Aug 3, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
  14. Sep 28, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Aug 3, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Aug 3, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  17. Aug 5, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Jun 22, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Feb 3, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  20. Feb 6, 1992
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
NEW CASTLE IN IN 1 0
WARREN IN IN 1 0
WARSAW IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC

Is SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98980 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC based? ▾
SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 0125 W WALNUT ST, PONETO, Indiana 46781. 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC235984). 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC self-reports 8 power units and 8 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'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH'S GARAGE AND TRUCKING INC 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.

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