HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/438760-smooth-operators-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SMOOTH OPERATORS INC
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 and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average31.6% vs Wisconsin average 19.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (262) 724-1188, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC236421.
- 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) | MC236421 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP96465A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | 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
6 of 19 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 34 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 6, 2026 | ME | 1 | 9 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2026 | WI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2026 | OK | 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,165 vehicle and 76,889 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
44 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 54 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 7 | 63.6% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 29.5% | 11.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 6.8% | 21.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPRNP | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3HOSPRNP | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106C2C | 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 Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Greenfield, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Hobart, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 438760 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC236421 |
| Legal name | SMOOTH OPERATORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 38 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 2,118,432 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 25, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 12, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstructionOtherGenerators, Transformers
Questions about SMOOTH OPERATORS INC
What does SMOOTH OPERATORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC236421: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SMOOTH OPERATORS 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 SMOOTH OPERATORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 438760. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (262) 724-1188, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC236421, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (262) 724-1188
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR SMOOTH LLC Carrier |
Darien, WI | 1295633 | MC502086 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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