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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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SMITH SCRAP METAL LLC
USDOT 3359407 · EIN 26-1771201
2637 BEAR FORK RD, EIGHT MILE, AL, 36613-3901
(251) 379-9918 · MITCH SMITH
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 77.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
8 / 160
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate77.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance159 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.132C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
AL3
FL2
MS2
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.70 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16.42 | 17.07 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-04-08. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 52% (4 OOS) · Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Load securement 9% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 12 vehicles seen in inspections
5 trailer4 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
MITCH SMITH
Recordable crash rate
42 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2019-11-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH SCRAP & SALVAGE INC | 269639 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HOME AND VINE INC | 3506084 | officer | strong |
| MIDWAY RECYCLING LLC | 4272071 | email, phone | strong |
| SMITH SCRAP METAL LLC | 1725584 | officer | strong |
| TOOLSMITH LLC | 2277466 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SMITH SCRAP METAL LLC (USDOT 1725584, 2008).
Activity history (recent)
06/27/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
11/18/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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