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LUCKSMITH TRANSPORTATION INC
Ballard, UT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2170645 · MC 754005
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-754005 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on July 14, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 63.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC754005
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2170645
MC Number
MC-754005
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 7, 2011
Authority Reinstated
January 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
425,620 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
130 N 1500 E, Ballard, UT 84066
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Trevor Luck
Officer 2
Dani Hackford
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentDry BulkConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
39
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance144
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate63.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (42.9pp higher)
50.0% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
11 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT19
WY2
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Container Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
3
Construction Trailer
2
Grain / Hopper
2
Truck
2
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Straight Truck
1
Tank
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1D9BG523271609746 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6AD108447 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6FD268545 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Corn Belt Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1C9SS4235M1424009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2028 Ellis Industries, Incorported | Trailer (type not listed) · 42 ft | 1E9BS4224WF232230 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2WR752012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X0YD531549 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 2WLPCCCJ2XK954332 | 2 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 131783 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWLP0XXCD139484 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1P9TC4322JB344370 | 1 | 1 |
| Rancho Tra | Semi-trailer | 1R9BSB303XL008267 | 1 | 1 |
| Rancho Tra | Semi-trailer | 1R9BSB606WL008872 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4234JL476731 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04131HW082660 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL0413XHW082656 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Dragon Products | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST42275L033376 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X6NJ126093 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X76J110541 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X07J930046 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X6AJ944606 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1DJ351971 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X1FK326546 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X51D545688 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cross Country Mfg. | Grain / Hopper · Class 8 | 2C9CSS3W4MM183733 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0JSJR6993 | 1 | — |
| 2022 C.gallegos | Container Chassis · 43 ft | 3DG1S4350NG001381 | 1 | — |
| 2020 C.gallegos | Container Chassis · 43 ft | 3DG1S4351LG000236 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 C.gallegos | Container Chassis · 43 ft | 3DG1S4353LG000402 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 25LV001520 | DUCHESNE UT | I | 21 | 2 | BLUE DIAMOND PROPPANTS, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT RANCH MANU RANCH MANU |
1XPFDB9X0YD531549 1R9BSB308WL008215 1R9BP6601WL008254 |
UT Z015734 ID TW2894 ID TW2896 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43E-BBST | Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 25AZ001695 | ROOSEVELT UT | III | 1 | — | WILDCAT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT CORN BELT MANUFACTURING CO., INC. FRUEHAUF |
1XPXD49X6AD108447 1C9SS4235M1424009 1H4H02823NJ005150 |
UT 5GCP6 ID TW2892 ID TW2898 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 25AZ001553 | VERNAL UT | I | 3 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH C.GALLEGOS |
1XK1D49X6NJ126093 3DG1S4351LG000236 |
UT 3HTX6 ID TM2634 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | 25BJL00053 | ROOSEVELT UT | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT C.GALLEGOS |
1XPXD49X6AD108447 3DG1S4353LG000402 |
UT 5GCP6 ID TN7454 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | 25KD001403 | HEBER CITY UT | III | 7 | 1 | CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1NPWLP0XXCD139484 1S9SS4234JL476731 |
UT 3FNJ2 UT 254177A |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 25AZ001481 | DUCHESNE UT | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RANCHO TRA |
1XKDD49X1DJ351971 1R9BSB606WL008872 |
UT 6W0DV UT 404107Z |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | 25XG000051 | DUCHESNE UT | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ELLIS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORTED |
1XKDD40X07J930046 1E9BS4224WF232230 |
UT 5W9DV UT 184949A |
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 25GD002325 | HELPER UT | I | 26 | 10 | STAKER PARSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH ELLIS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORTED BEALL, INC |
1XKWDB9X2WR752012 1E9BS4224WF232230 PHS217469 |
UT 8X7XD UT 184949A UT 0AVX3 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70D-CDTSDD | OOSCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | 25GD002293 | HELPER UT | II | 9 | 3 | STAKE PARSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT CORN BELT MANUFACTURING CO., INC. FRUEHAUF |
1XPXD49X6FD268545 1C9SS4235M1424009 1H4H02823NJ000515 |
UT 7CUN7 UT 7J9YB UT 7J8YB |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70D-CDTSDD | OOSCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | 25KF001687 | MONTICELLO UT | III | 3 | — | LUCKSMITH TRANSPORTATION INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
2WLPCCCJ2XK954332 1D9BG523271609746 |
UT 9X2GV ID TK3666 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE DIAMOND PROPPANTS, LLC | 3 | September 3, 2026 |
| STAKE PARSON | 2 | September 4, 2025 |
| WILDCAT | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN LLC | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| STAKER PARSON | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
| OVINTIVE | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| LUCKYSMITH TRANSPORTATION | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
| WILDCAT SAND. | 1 | December 11, 2024 |
| GOODRICH MUD CO. | 1 | June 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 1, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 4, 2022 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| December 15, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 26, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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