HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2134536-smart-trucking-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC
Doing business as STS
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.4% vs New Jersey average 22.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (973) 344-9226, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC743306.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 9 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
0 of 13 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | CT | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | CT | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | CT | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2024 | NY | 1 | 2 | No |
| Dec 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | 2 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
27 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 9 | 85.2% | 73.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFSMF | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TFL | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2134536 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC743306 |
| Legal name | SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | STS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 32 |
| Annual mileage | 3,658,986 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 24, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 31, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC
What does SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC (MC743306), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SMART TRUCKING SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2134536. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (973) 344-9226, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC743306, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (973) 344-9226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHT CARGO & CONTAINER SERVICES INC High risk Carrier |
Kearny, NJ | 1419542 | MC537020 | 3 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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