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SMITH EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION INC
Richwood, WV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2008986 · MC 1118438
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1118438 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1118438
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300114783
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2008986
MC Number
MC-1118438
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2010
Authority Granted
July 10, 2020
Annual Mileage
104,024 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6 Hill St, Richwood, WV 26261-1312
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Chad Jason Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
2
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | PSC1600860 | BUCKHANNON WV | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PITTS TRAILERS |
1XKDDB9X37J172727 5JYLT3829GP160621 |
WV B327255 WV C307475 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | PSC1241084 | CHARMCO WV | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON TRU |
1XPWD40X7BD129933 5DMDSAGCX4M000171 |
WV B314776 WV C457703 |
| October 24, 2024 | PSC0370748 | CRAB ORCHARD WV | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON TRU |
1XPWD40X7BD129933 5DMDSAFC95M000643 |
WV B314776 WV C471687 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | PSC0650426 | SOPHIA WV | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON TRU |
1XKWD49X7CJ301860 5DMDSAGCX4M000171 |
WV BA547606 WV C457703 |
| September 27, 2024 | PSC0370683 | BECKLEY WV | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON TRU |
1XKWD49X7CJ301860 1NUDT28L4KMAS0310 |
WV BA547606 WV C352723 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | PSC0370066 | ITMANN TIPPLE WV | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKWD49X7CJ301860 5MADS35309C018079 |
WV BA547606 WV C452646 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 6, 2023 | PSC0560015 | BRAGG WV | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKDDB9X37J172727 5MADS35309C018079 |
WV BA543953 WV C457703 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 24, 2023 | PSC1670006 | MEADOW BRIDGE WV | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO BENSON TRU |
2HSCKSCT37C371916 1NUDT28L4KMAS0310 |
WV BA545479 WV C352723 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 13, 2023 | 4729002024 | MUDDLETY RD, WV | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK PITM |
1M2AY10Y0JM003799 1PEPT2229VP970824 |
WV B299929 WV C370732 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV5
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7CJ301860 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X7BD129933 | 2 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMDSAGCX4M000171 | 2 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 1NUDT28L4KMAS0310 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X37J172727 | 1 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMDSAFC95M000643 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 38 ft | 5JYLT3829GP160621 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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