HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/651682-smiths-high-tech-automotive-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC
Doing business as SMITH'S TOWING
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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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, (859) 586-8999, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC455564.
- 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) | MC455564 | Primary | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 8998831 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 5 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
2 of 10 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2025 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2025 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 13, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 13, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | KY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2025 | KY | 1 | 5 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
14 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 17 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 57.1% | 17.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 28.6% | 62.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| No or Improper safety chains for towbar Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10 | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to Maintain Lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922ML | 1 | 0 |
| Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BCPASS | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Burlington, KY | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 651682 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC455564, MC478376 |
| Legal name | SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC |
| DBA name | SMITH'S TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 401,889 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 14, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 23, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC
What does SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC455564: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 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'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 651682. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (859) 586-8999, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC455564, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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