VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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S M SMITH & SONS INC
USDOT 352712 · EIN 56-1497202
261 HWY 24 27W, MIDLAND, NC, 28107
(704) 545-4177 · LLOYD HICKS
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
11 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
12 / 0
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS1 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NC11
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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
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
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
Vehicle Maintenance 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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/20/2025 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/30/2025 | RICHBURG, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
10 truck9 trailer6 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
LLOYD HICKS
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
1989-05-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&K LANDCLEARING LLC | 4297465 | 7 VINs | strong |
| HYDROWORKS HYDROSEEDING AND EROSION CONTROL LLC | 3440164 | officer | strong |
| J E GROTE COMPANY INC | 4462253 | officer | strong |
| PRO FAB LLC | 3335102 | officer | strong |
| SAM HOWARD FARM INC | 3819362 | officer | strong |
| EK EXPRESS LLC | 4417147 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2022)
05/02/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/352712.