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SMF INC
Monroe, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 213318 · MC 160899
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-160899 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cherokee Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 45 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC160899
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Cherokee Insurance Company, since September 15, 2024
Authority Age
31 yrs, 5 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC160899
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Cherokee Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA260166
Cherokee Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy SB240049
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
213318
MC Number
MC-160899
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 28, 1982
Authority Granted
April 10, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,032,279 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
500 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Boris Iovanovici
Officer 2
Radovan Iovanovici
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
10 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI15
IN6
OH6
KY2
TX2
AR1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (43)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
16
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUC9932 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9JH33N338302 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDR4RLVB0793 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDR0RLVB0791 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320NBA61031 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL946345 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8HSJH3083 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RJ475408 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321ES507202 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Whitegmc WIA | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1WDBJF0RN673742 | 2 | — |
Show all 43 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1HN967027 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153208N1549236 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321HB706402 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322NBA61032 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323KBA16564 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323KEA30804 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324HB706409 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325EB454701 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328FB539503 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XHB706401 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XNBA61036 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9BSAT0269 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSDYB1YLB26464 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1NL251003 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL831489 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL352173 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL432675 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9JL044188 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9KL038926 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXRL432669 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKTDV9X36J126097 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PJ109121 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RJ475401 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5RJ475407 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6RJ475402 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PJ109123 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9RJ475409 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2CN545356 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3CN551277 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4HN967023 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ9FN918719 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DBJJ3XN232473 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBZDR2RLVB0792 | 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 (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | V262527023 | TX, TX | II | — | — | CWS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR8HSJH3083 3H3V532K5SS094043 |
MI RB87007 ME 5486138 |
| September 1, 2026 | V262560658 | TX, TX | II | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBZDR2RLVB0792 |
MI RC3445 |
| August 14, 2026 | 5940001050 | BIGGERS AR | III | 1 | — | GM WENTZVILLE C/O TV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH VANS |
5KJJBZDR4RLVB0793 1JJV532D1NL251003 |
MI RC34435 ME 2682378 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262507749 | IH 35 MM 59 NORTH, TX | II | — | — | YAZAKI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR3PSUC9932 1JJV532D5NL352173 |
MI RC32517 ME 262999E |
| July 27, 2026 | 3291001021 | VAN WERT OH | II | 1 | — | FORD CHICAGO ASSEMBLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9JH33N338302 1DW1A5323KEA30804 |
MI RC27625 ME 5294286 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | 1028900891 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 1 | — | IINYX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4VG7DBJJ3XN232473 1JJV532D5GL946345 |
MI RC61686 ME 245514D |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | NESBA02818 | MI, MI | III | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBZDR0RLVB0791 3H3V532K7RJ475408 |
MI RC34436 ME 5336829 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | NCXE004035 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR3PSUC9932 |
MI RC32517 |
| June 25, 2026 | 6606Q4WNGG | NM, NM | I | — | — | CWS US INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3PSUC9932 1DW1A5324HB706409 |
MI RC32517 ME 5294291 |
| April 29, 2026 | I3A1592264 | MEMPHIS TN | III | 1 | — | COVERT MFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH VANS |
5KJJBZDR0RLVB0791 1JJV532D5GL946345 |
MI RC34436 ME 245514D |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | 3 | December 8, 2025 |
| CWS | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| GM WENTZVILLE C/O TV | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
| YAZAKI | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| FORD CHICAGO ASSEMBLY | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| IINYX | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| CWS US INC | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| COVERT MFG | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| REFRESCO BEVERAGES | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| CIE NEWCOR MTG | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| ORBIS CORPORATION | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
15 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 10, 1995 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| April 10, 1995 | Active DISMISSED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 3, 1993 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 15, 2024 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| September 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Cherokee Insurance Company |
| September 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Cherokee Insurance Company |
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