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C R SMITH TRUCKING
Taylor, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 212902 · MC 160598
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-160598 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC160598
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
27 yrs, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 27 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 21, 1999; first granted August 5, 1982 (44 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC160598
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP86420A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
212902
MC Number
MC-160598
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 24, 1982
Authority First Granted
August 5, 1982
Authority Reinstated
July 21, 1999
Annual Mileage
300,292 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
900 Willow Lane West, Taylor, AZ 85939
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles R Smith
Officer 2
Fran L Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 5, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM2
AZ1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3D594517 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5DN14482X7B000146 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X03D593358 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X44D826353 | 1 | — |
| Western Tr | Semi-trailer | 5DN1448212B000055 | 1 | 1 |
| Vntl | Semi-trailer | 5DN344299B000397 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 5370Q5296H | NM, NM | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9XX3D594517 5DN14482X7B000146 |
AZ NJA440 AZ PFA0K0 |
| June 30, 2025 | 9328P51J3T | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 1 | — | BP ELOY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9XX3D594517 5DN14482X7B000146 |
AZ NJA440 AZ PFA0K0 |
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | T137002888 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | C R SMITH TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VNTL |
1XP5DB9X44D826353 5DN344299B000397 |
AZ NJA540 AZ W59270 |
| March 5, 2025 | 6275000936 | SCOTTSDALE AZ | I | 32 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TR |
1XP5DB9X03D593358 5DN1448212B000055 |
AZ AD94615 AZ W59264 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VFC | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VBF | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BHTC | OOSAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRDC | OOSWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | OOSTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSDST | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any shift tube with obvious twist | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203D-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS | Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 15, 2024 | V241267173 | WES OF EARTH, TX | II | — | — | BAYER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WSTI |
1XP5DB9X4PD326343 5DN1448283B000284 |
AZ AB53846 AZ W59265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP ELOY | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| BAYER | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 10, 2003 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| April 12, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 24, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| July 21, 1999 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 30, 1997 | COMMON | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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