HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/159327-smith-constructors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC142451: Common carrier inactive; Contract carrier inactive; Broker inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (931) 381-0687, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1648841 or MC142451.
- 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) | MC1648841 | Primary | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 9609427 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 15, 2025 | 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 7 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
4 of 18 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MS | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 30, 2025 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | 3 | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 30 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 42.9% | 18.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | 64.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | 3.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | 0.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172200AHMSPSNSP | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Johnson City, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Unicoi, TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2025 | Burnsville, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 159327 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1648841, MC142451 |
| Legal name | SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,350,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 17, 1995) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstructionOtherRock, Topsoil
Questions about SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC
What does SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1648841: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC 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.
What should I verify before booking SMITH CONSTRUCTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 159327. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (931) 381-0687, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1648841 or MC142451, 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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