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SMART TRANSPORTATION INC
Merrimack, NH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1266486 · MC 494626
Active
Satisfactory
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-494626 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC494626
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1266486
MC Number
MC-494626
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
April 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 13, 2004
Authority Granted
January 5, 2026
Annual Mileage
125,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8 Jessica Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Caterino
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY0PM012820 | 4 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | — | 1B9BFE1BXLB101762 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY0PM012820 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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