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Shawn Smith (USDOT 1251280)

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DOT number
USDOT 1251280
Docket (MC) number
MC490471
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-09-01. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
2004-09-17
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
2 power units, 2 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
523 SAINT FRANCIS COUNTY 119, PALESTINE, AR 72372
MCS-150 last filed
2025-01

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 1251280?

DOT 1251280 (USDOT 1251280) is Shawn Smith, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 490471?

MC 490471 is the docket number of Shawn Smith, USDOT 1251280.

What is Shawn Smith's MC number?

Shawn Smith's docket number is MC 490471. Its USDOT number is 1251280.

Is Shawn Smith currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-09-01. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Shawn Smith have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

Who provides Shawn Smith's insurance?

Shawn Smith's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Sentry Select Insurance Company.

What is Shawn Smith's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 of 1 vehicle inspection ending out-of-service for Shawn Smith, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Shawn Smith's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Shawn Smith's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Shawn Smith's FMCSA safety rating?

Shawn Smith has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.

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