SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC
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 not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 21, 2014. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (903) 291-3710, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1542848.
- 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) | MC1542848 | Primary | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ECA3174640-10 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 3, 2024 | 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
2 of 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 9 | 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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | 16 | 3 | 94.1% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Air suspension pressure loss Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207F | 1 | 1 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 1 | 0 |
| Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1 | 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 | 2193149 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1542848 |
| Legal name | SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 58,270 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 21, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 16, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsOilfield EquipmentConstructionOtherPIPE AND DIRT
Questions about SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC
What does SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC (MC1542848), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SMITH ENERGY SERVICES 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 ENERGY SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2193149. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (903) 291-3710, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1542848, 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.