HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/246204-smith-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
Doing business as SMITH TRANSPORT
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC156598
No risk signals found
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.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (814) 224-5155, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC156598.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC156598 | — | Markel American Insurance Company Policy MKLM3IM0054421 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 21, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156598 | — | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Policy 016239479 · BMC-82 | $750,000 | Aug 3, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156598 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016241930 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 26, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156598 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016239479 · BMC-82 | $75,000 | Jan 26, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
48 of 276 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
9 of 594 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
312 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 64 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 415 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 156 | 53 | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 105 | 0 | 33.7% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 40 | 1 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 8 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 14 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 13 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 12 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 11 | 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 8 | 8 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 8 | 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 Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Not Reported, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Lincolnton, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Rush Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Elizabethville Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2026 | Harris Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Johnson City, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | East Cocalico Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Catonsville, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Snake Springs Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 246204 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC156598 |
| Legal name | SMITH TRANSPORT LLC |
| DBA name | SMITH TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 572 |
| Drivers | 592 |
| Annual mileage | 50,364,670 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 10, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 25, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsWater Well
Questions about SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
Is SMITH TRANSPORT LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SMITH TRANSPORT LLC 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 SMITH TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC156598: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about SMITH TRANSPORT LLC 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 SMITH TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 246204. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (814) 224-5155, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC156598, 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 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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