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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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JAMES SMITH LLC
USDOT 4221129 · MC1794877 · EIN 92-0447780 · NOT AUTHORIZED
1197 BUNKER HILL RD, MOUNT STERLING, KY, 40353
(859) 398-5794 · JAMES S SMITH
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
18 / 126
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance94 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
KY15
WV2
IN1
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 | 0.48 | 0.48 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.56 | 2.56 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Clark County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clark County, IN 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 impact
Speeding 100%
• 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 50%
393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.92).
2. Other4 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 10 vehicles seen in inspections
10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES S SMITH
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2024-04-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG TOE TOWING AND TRANSPORT LLC | 4495335 | officer | strong |
| JAMES S SMITH | 89067 | officer | strong |
| JAMES S SMITH | 1409765 | officer | strong |
| JAMES S SMITH | 1409769 | officer | strong |
| JAMES SMITH LLC | 4229116 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| ELITE EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC | 4545656 | mailing | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JAMES S SMITH (USDOT 89067, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
09/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2026)
04/05/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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