FMCSA Carrier Profile
J SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
Columbus, NJ
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
MC-625211 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 150.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC625211
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BE0133000995-00
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 6039265-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1591742
MC Number
MC-625211
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 4, 2007
Authority Reinstated
June 18, 2009
Annual Mileage
55,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
18 Durham Dr, Columbus, NJ 08022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Smith
Officer 2
Cathy L Smith
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Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate150.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (129.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | DE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X4ED226979 | 0 | Clean |
| May 27, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV1DLFG9118 | 1 | Passed |
| May 8, 2025 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLDV1DLFG9118 | 0 | Clean |
| February 14, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X6KJ377532 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| December 4, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X4ED226979 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 1, 2024 | DE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X4ED226979 | 1 | Passed |
| September 11, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETR · 1XPBD49X4ED226979 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 23, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 27, 2024 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
DE2
NJ2
IN1
MD1
NY1
PA1
and 1 more state
Equipment on Record (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | — | 1XPBD49X4ED226979 | 4 | 2 |
| Reitnouer | — | 1RNF48A219R021555 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 1FUJGLDV1DLFG9118 | 2 | — |
| Waba | — | 1JJV532B2EL788669 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYCS25357U054462 | 1 | — |
| Utility | — | 1UYVS2535FM149408 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenworth | — | 1XKYDP9X6KJ377532 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYFC5326GE087316 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 12, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 16, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 18, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| May 6, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 10, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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