HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/853967-smith-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC
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
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, (877) 631-1254, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC376112.
- 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) | MC376112 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WF007273 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2018 | 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
11 of 47 · Kansas avg 17.5%
2 of 97 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TX | 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 Kansas average covers 19,638 vehicle and 32,345 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
80 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 105 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 16 | 66.3% | 73.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 21.3% | 11.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 10.0% | 10.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 3.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Springfield, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Berea, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Walterboro, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Casey Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Orange Exp Auth, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 853967 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC376112 |
| Legal name | SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 59 |
| Drivers | 57 |
| Annual mileage | 4,205,469 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 9, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 9, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC
What does SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC376112: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SMITH TRANSPORTATION 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 TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 853967. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (877) 631-1254, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC376112, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (877) 631-1254
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG SMITH ENTERPRISES INC Broker |
Kansas City, KS | 2225924 | MC376021 | — | 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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