Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoCarriers must update it every two years, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (903) 399-9721, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC587447.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC587447 | — | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY Policy IMD15803 · 34 | — | Feb 12, 2008 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 1 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 1 · Texas avg 7.7%
1 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1586786 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC587447 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL W SMITH |
| DBA name | EAST MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2006 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 28, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSAND AGGREGATES
Questions about MICHAEL W SMITH
What does MICHAEL W SMITH's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MICHAEL W SMITH (MC587447), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MICHAEL W SMITH is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 28, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL W SMITH?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1586786. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (903) 399-9721, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC587447, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.