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DOUG SMITHSON TRUCKING LLC
Preston, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1668931 · MC 613453
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-613453 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC613453
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZW7865
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1668931
MC Number
MC-613453
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 23, 2007
Authority Reinstated
November 1, 2017
Annual Mileage
185,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
41828 45th St, Preston, IA 52069
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michelle Smithson
Officer 2
Doug Smithson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627GT604989 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K6532XT5570845 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X6YJ837484 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX5D873971 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | 000P15NF0D | DUNKERTON RD/ELK RUN RD, IA | III | 1 | — | NFO FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWDB9X6YJ837484 1W1K6532XT5570845 |
IA FY3318 IA LR3449 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | 2272001289 | SOLDIERS GROVE WI | III | 1 | — | CARGILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9XX5D873971 1GRAP0627GT604989 |
IA FJ4577 IA GZ7118 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 14, 2023 | 000P13NC5N | I80WB/44MM, IA | III | 4 | — | MID AMERICA FEED YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILX |
1XKWDB9X6YJ837484 1W16532A7K5556935 |
IA VC9603 IA VE6103 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NFO FARMS | 1 | July 2, 2025 |
| CARGILL | 1 | June 4, 2024 |
| MID AMERICA FEED YARD | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 8, 2015 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 4, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 25, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 1, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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