HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/115868-kenneth-smith-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
KENNETH SMITH INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (269) 684-5960, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC290662.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC290662 | Primary | BITCO General Insurance Corporation Policy CAP 3707587 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 30, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 14 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 23 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | IN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 38 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 64.3% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 35.7% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failing to properly secure load General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929ADFSL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Royalton Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Bertrand Twp, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | New Buffalo Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 4 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Homewood, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Portage, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 115868 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC290662 |
| Legal name | KENNETH SMITH INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,874,922 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 7, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about KENNETH SMITH INC
What does KENNETH SMITH INC's operating authority allow?
MC290662: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KENNETH SMITH INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking KENNETH SMITH INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 115868. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (269) 684-5960, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC290662, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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