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Generated Sep 21, 2026
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SMITH TRUCKING INC
USDOT 54488 · MC146636 · EIN 20-0884463 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1451 JOOSTEN ROAD, WORTHINGTON, MN, 56187
(507) 376-5080 · MIKE SMITH
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
137 / 128
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
310 / 861
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — $750K BIPD · policy HE8409C58657ATCT14 · eff 03/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance402 pts
Unsafe Driving294 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance155 pts
Other66 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 69 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 56 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 |
Most inspected states
SD66
CA29
UT25
NV21
IA19
MN17
MT12
NE11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.66 | 1.70 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.26 | 0.26 | ≈48–55% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.16 | 2.17 | ≈28–32% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 50% · Following / lane / reckless 40% · Other 10%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 41% · Log / ELD device 29% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Tires 45% (12 OOS) · Brakes 25% · Lighting / lamps 19% (4 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 20 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: 38 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 23 clean · holding steady.
1. Other8 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ 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
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.62).
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLFY, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.245).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | HAMLET, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/04/2026 | PIERCETON, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/27/2026 | MYERSVILLE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | EVANSTON, WY | ✓ | ||
| 02/22/2026 | MACON, GA | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2025 | ORANGE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 06/08/2025 | PORTAGE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 03/03/2025 | EVANSTON, WY | ✓ | ||
| 09/27/2024 | NE | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 98 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer48 truck
Company profile
Officer
MIKE SMITH
Annual mileage
15.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
128
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 79 carriers
Shares identifiers with 79 carriers (28 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JALISCO EXPRESS LLC | 2640665 | 4 VINs | strong |
| A&M WELDING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY | 1999177 | officer | strong |
| ACE FABRICATORS INC | 517132 | officer | strong |
| ALASKA MINERALS INC | 1765595 | officer | strong |
| CAROLINA-GULF PACKAGING LLC | 1195126 | officer | strong |
| CHARLES E SMITH | 2466377 | officer | strong |
| CHEEP TOWING | 2093727 | officer | strong |
| COLUMBIA HORSE CENTER | 1441809 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
15.3M mi reported (2025)
04/12/2014 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP20588T
03/01/2014 — Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C58657ATCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP20588T
01/27/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP20588A
12/22/2000 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP20588A
06/24/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/10/1991 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/01/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
05/27/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
01/29/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
11/27/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
10/01/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
09/11/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
07/16/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
05/27/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
01/07/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
12/03/1980 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
TRANSFERRED (10/01/1985)
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