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Smith Motor Freight INC (USDOT 256812)

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DOT number
USDOT 256812
Docket (MC) number
MC181389
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: inactive; Contract carrier authority: inactive; Broker authority: inactive.
Authority granted
1987-10-13
Insurance on file
A surety bond is on file with FMCSA for $75,000, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2012-04-23)
Fleet on file
13 power units, 13 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
1900 PROGRESS DR, FARMINGTON, MO 63640
MCS-150 last filed
2026-01

Findings

  • Operating authority inactive (Critical): Carrier does not currently hold active operating authority
  • No active insurance on file (Critical): No active liability coverage on file with FMCSA
  • Multiple carriers at this address (Caution): One other active carrier is registered at this physical address. Shared addresses are common for freight offices and registered agents.
  • Authority was previously revoked or inactive (Caution): Carrier authority was revoked 6 months ago
  • Safety rating is more than 5 years old (Note): Rating Satisfactory issued 2012-04-23 (14 years ago); most recent FMCSA review 2016-02-04 (10 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle
  • Broker authority on file, currently inactive (Note): Registered as both a carrier and a broker, but its broker authority is not active right now

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 256812?

DOT 256812 (USDOT 256812) is Smith Motor Freight INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 181389?

MC 181389 is the docket number of Smith Motor Freight INC, USDOT 256812.

What is Smith Motor Freight INC's MC number?

Smith Motor Freight INC's docket number is MC 181389. Its USDOT number is 256812.

Is Smith Motor Freight INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: inactive; Contract carrier authority: inactive; Broker authority: inactive. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Smith Motor Freight INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

A surety bond is on file with FMCSA for $75,000, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.

What is Smith Motor Freight INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 2 of 9 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Smith Motor Freight INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Smith Motor Freight INC's CSA score?

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

What is Smith Motor Freight INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Smith Motor Freight INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2012-04-23.

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