HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/181800-smedema-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC154867
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (920) 928-6800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC154867.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC154867 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0133250001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Surety bond MC154867 | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2013120155 | Oct 1, 2013 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 11 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 34 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 12 states and provinces, 24 months
- WI 10 29.4%
- IL 6 17.6%
- IA 4 11.8%
- IN 3 8.8%
- KY 3 8.8%
- TN 2 5.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 27
27 tractors
Peterbilt 26International 3Kenworth 1
40 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 29
29 semi-trailers
Stoughton 22Utility 6Wabash 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Sonoco Protective Solutions 4Alliance Laundry Systems 3Landus 1EGO 1Essentia Protein Solutions 1Libbey Glass 1Mccormick 1Cottonseed Coop 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | WI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,237 vehicle and 76,995 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
22 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 28 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 68.2% | 21.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 31.8% | 63.4% |
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 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 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 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Ripon, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Sigel Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Deerfield, WI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 181800 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC154867 |
| Legal name | SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 3,095,017 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 28, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @smedematrucking.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 33 | 7 |
| Trailers | 125 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherGeneral Commodities
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
2 changes
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond American Alternative Insurance Corporation 75000 | No longer on file |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC154867: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC154867: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC
Is SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC154867: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SMEDEMA TRUCKING 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 SMEDEMA TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 181800. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (920) 928-6800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC154867, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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