SMITH TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026115 inspections · 30 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
16
4× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3392.2-SLLILCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 4392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 7393.110B2I-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.201A-FRCLSVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 10393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- SC26
- GA2
- VA1
- NC1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 30.3% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Dorchester County, SC
Medium impact26 of 66 violations in the last 12 months (39%) came from inspections in Dorchester County, SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Dorchester County, SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 42% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 7%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 5%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 54% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 35%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 15%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 4%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 2%
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 7%
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× · 4%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×4Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×6State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWG2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA80 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 50 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi59 drivers
- Company officer
- CRAIG SMITH
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 157492422
- Registered since
- 1985-08-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-09-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 73 trucks · 73 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 64 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
38 events- 09/09/2025MCS-150 update filed
4.1M mi reported (2024)
- 09/01/2023Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT07580A
- 09/01/2023Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-P2205-390386
- 08/07/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
- 08/07/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
- 09/01/2022Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy TMC1058337
- 09/01/2016Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy TPP1058337
- 09/01/2013Insurance cancelled — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6010491-1
- 08/05/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2013)
- 08/05/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2013)
- 09/01/2009Insurance replaced — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6008173-1
- 10/15/2008Insurance cancelled — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2205-392682
- 10/07/2008Insurance replaced — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2205-392682
- 10/07/2008Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMP9938791
- 09/18/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2008)
- 09/18/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2008)
- 10/07/2007Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy R0006-P2205-390582
- 11/01/2006Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SPM-P2205-390582
- 10/07/2006Insurance replaced — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SPM-P2205-390582
- 11/03/2003COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2003)
- 10/07/2003Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMP9938791
- 10/07/2001Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL3395003
- 10/07/1998Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM 903487
- 10/18/1996Insurance cancelled — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy LTM65658
- 10/07/1996Insurance replaced — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy LTM65658
- 04/07/1996COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/1996)
- 04/07/1996CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/1996)
- 03/28/1996Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL 339 5003
- 02/16/1996Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL339-5003
- 10/11/1995Insurance cancelled — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy LTM 65386
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2002-10-21
- Last review
- 2020-12-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-09-09
- Reported mileage
- 4,145,952 mi (2024)
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