HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1769704-smartway-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SMARTWAY EXPRESS 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.
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, (559) 272-3500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC599500.
- 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) | MC599500 | — | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TC-CRO001842-26 · 91 | — | Feb 27, 2026 | 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
25 of 191 · Arizona avg 22.3%
9 of 302 · Arizona avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | OR | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | WA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | UT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | 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 Arizona average covers 53,931 vehicle and 81,867 driver inspections of all Arizona-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
182 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 39 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 253 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 | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 31 | 53.8% | 75.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 | 22.5% | 8.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 39 | 4 | 21.4% | 12.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 16 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 10 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 9 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 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 Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | Wamsutter, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Elko, NV | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2025 | 7.15 S Wolf Creek, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Littlefield, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Las Cruces, NM | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Palmer, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1769704 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC599500 |
| Legal name | SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 45 |
| Drivers | 40 |
| Annual mileage | 6,456,944 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 14, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | May 7, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
What does SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC599500: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SMARTWAY EXPRESS 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 SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1769704. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (559) 272-3500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC599500, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (559) 272-3500
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL LOGISTICS INC Carrier |
Fresno, CA | 2235393 | MC543401 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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