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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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SMITH'S MATERIALS LLC
USDOT 3496733 · MC1343788 · EIN 85-3126507 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
27701 ROAD T, DOLORES, CO, 81323
(970) 882-3399 · DRAKE SMITH
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
17 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 191
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA987554561 · eff 10/02/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance184 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CO21
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.30 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.37 | 6.37 | ≈63–67% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Vehicle 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 27% (1 OOS) · Tires 27% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 15 violations, 6 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 5 OOS · 67%
393.48A-BI-SA ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ 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
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.778).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BI-SA ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
15 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DRAKE SMITH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2020-09-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE HUNKS HOUSTON CENTRAL LLC | 3572055 | officer | strong |
| SPACE COWBOY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 4235850 | officer | strong |
| WABASH LTD | 3566052 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2025)
10/02/2024 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA987554561
10/02/2024 — Insurance replaced — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy CAP 3710481
01/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/09/2020 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — DISMISSED
10/02/2020 — Insurance filed — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAP 3698825
09/30/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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