HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4209344-smartship-cargo-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Smartship Cargo Inc
Freight Broker
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Authority suspended in the last 12 monthsMC1625238: suspended: insurance cancelled on Jul 10, 2026, active again now. A lapse usually means insurance was cancelled; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (707) 312-0962, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1625238.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC1625238 | — | Amherst National Insurance Company Policy BX0065008 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 28, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Surety bond MC1625238 | Lexington National Insurance Corporation Policy L291061-2179 | Jun 10, 2026 | 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 20, 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 4209344 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1625238 |
| Legal name | SMARTSHIP CARGO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 13, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Truck safety records
Not applicable to this business type. Smartship Cargo Inc holds broker authority only and has no roadside inspections or crashes in the last 24 months. A broker does not operate trucks under its authority; check the safety record of the carrier it books for your load.
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 Smartship Cargo Inc
Is Smartship Cargo Inc a broker or a carrier?
Smartship Cargo Inc is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does Smartship Cargo Inc's operating authority allow?
MC1625238: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about Smartship Cargo Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Mar 13, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking Smartship Cargo Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4209344. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (707) 312-0962, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1625238, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Other companies using (707) 312-0962
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.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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