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John W Smith (USDOT 973705)

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Verdict
1 issue to review
1serious

Findings

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA rating: Conditional. Compliance issues found at last review; carrier remains authorized to operate

DOT number
USDOT 973705
Docket (MC) number
MC556512
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 14, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
May 15, 2006
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
Conditional (rating decision Jan 5, 2005)
Fleet on file
2 power units, 1 driver
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
134 MT LAKE RD, NEWPORT, VA 24128
MCS-150 last filed
Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 973705?

DOT 973705 (USDOT 973705) is John W Smith, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 556512?

MC 556512 is the docket number of John W Smith, USDOT 973705.

What is John W Smith's MC number?

John W Smith's docket number is MC 556512. Its USDOT number is 973705.

Is John W Smith currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 14, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does John W Smith have insurance on file with FMCSA?

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

What is John W Smith's safety record?

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

What is John W Smith's CSA score?

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

What is John W Smith's FMCSA safety rating?

John W Smith's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional, from a review decided Jan 5, 2005.

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