Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; 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, (972) 409-4948, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC733878.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC733878 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 021469206 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Oct 1, 2015 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC733878 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISAH08889739 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC733878 | — | Federal Insurance Company Policy ISA H08893391 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC733878 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 022045606 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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
13 of 72 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 133 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | SC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | AL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | 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 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
41 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 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 | 27 | 14 | 65.9% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 26.8% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3IDUI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Franklin, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Cedartown, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Pell City, AL | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2025 | Kingston, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Pelion, SC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 275508 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC733878 |
| Legal name | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 82 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 3,635,837 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 3, 1987) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 2, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherUNSPECIFIED
Questions about SMI STEEL LLC
Is SMI STEEL LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SMI STEEL 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 SMI STEEL LLC's operating authority allow?
MC733878: 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 SMI STEEL 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 SMI STEEL LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 275508. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (972) 409-4948, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC733878, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other trucking companies in Irving
All in Irving →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA) INC DBA UNITED RENTALS |
899748 | MC415505 | 8,747 | Active Current · Motus |
| CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC DBA CED OR GREENTECH RENEWABLES |
277907 | FF69201 | 2,545 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DARLING INGREDIENTS INC DBA DARLING INGREDIENTS |
471318 | MC250621 | 1,865 | Active Current · Motus |
| SKY CHEFS LLC DBA LSG SKY CHEFS |
747152 | MC338871 | 993 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS LLC DBA LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS |
1070464 | MC562232 | 610 | Active Current · Motus |
| FLEETPRIDE INC | 357738 | MC1246754 | 311 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PINNACLE PROPANE LLC | 2135609 | MC743634 | 306 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SCOTTLAND SUTTON AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3629377 | MC1242806 | 302 | Active Current · Motus |
| CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC | 341253 | MC598329 | 245 | Active Current · Motus |
| COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY | 60043 | MC893961 | 196 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.