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Smith Welding LLC (USDOT 588711)

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Verdict
2 cautions found
2cautions

Findings

Inspection activity dropped to zero

Had 3 inspections 13–24 months ago but none in the last 12 months on a 5-truck fleet

New authority

Active for less than 6 months, limited vetting history

DOT number
USDOT 588711
Docket (MC) number
MC1812027
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 25, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
Apr 29, 2026
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
5 power units, 6 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
2238 N 2225 ST, SAINT ELMO, IL 62458
MCS-150 last filed
Apr 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 588711?

DOT 588711 (USDOT 588711) is Smith Welding LLC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 1812027?

MC 1812027 is the docket number of Smith Welding LLC, USDOT 588711.

What is Smith Welding LLC's MC number?

Smith Welding LLC's docket number is MC 1812027. Its USDOT number is 588711.

Is Smith Welding LLC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 25, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Smith Welding LLC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.

What is Smith Welding LLC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 of 3 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Smith Welding LLC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 2 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Smith Welding LLC's CSA score?

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

What is Smith Welding LLC's FMCSA safety rating?

Smith Welding LLC 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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