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SMI SERVICES OF DELAWARE LLC
Selbyville, DE
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2373286
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
66.7% OOS · 34 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on May 22, 2015 (New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 61.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2373286
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2013
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
20 Railroad Ave, Selbyville, DE 19975
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brandie Baker
Officer 2
Stephen Principe
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
43
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance80
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate61.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (40.4pp higher)
66.7% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th 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
18 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
8 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 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
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | DE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 13, 2024 | DE | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD15
NJ8
DE3
PA3
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
12
Semi-trailer
7
Truck
4
Pickup
3
Equipment Trailer
2
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GY6KEC81205 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN1NEF76343 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN2NEF20735 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN3NEF37124 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4HN8NEF20737 | 2 | 2 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2220NL009846 | 2 | — |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2227LL001076 | 2 | 2 |
| Kaufm | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2228KL000985 | 2 | 2 |
| Bowie | — | 1B9PP1626R1887028 | 1 | 1 |
| Finn Corpo | — | 1F9BS141SGF155397 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GY8KEC81206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4HN4REE03543 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5GT4REC83281 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN2LEE86745 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN4LED06939 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GN4LEE86746 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4GNXNEF76342 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8X3BA1RED38965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC3YLE79LF217464 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 4 | 1HTKHPVH0SH395992 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVK8MH485177 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVKXRH356381 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX8JD460257 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YUE72R1140883 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 16 ft | 5FTBE1624K1002166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Felling Trailers | Flatbed · 23 ft | 5FTBE2321R2019022 | 1 | — |
| Kaufm | — | 5VGFD2221ML010213 | 1 | — |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2223LL000992 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2226LL001361 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaus | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2228ML006255 | 1 | 1 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFD2229JL008463 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufm | — | 5VGFD2229NL009845 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Equipment Trailer · 22 ft | 7UZFD2224SL004752 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Equipment Trailer · 22 ft | 7UZFD2224T1000388 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 1679002217 | WILMINGTON DE | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC |
1FD9X4GN3NEF37124 7UZFD2224T1000388 |
DE C131916 DE T107643 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 1125003011 | NEW CASTLE DE | II | 1 | 1 | SAA | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BOWIE |
1FD9X4HN8NEF20737 1B9PP1626R1887028 |
DE C127363 DE T31105 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | 1528002388 | MIDDLETOWN DE | I | 4 | 2 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC |
1FD9X4GN3NEF37124 7UZFD2224T1000388 |
DE C131916 DE T107643 |
| 393.106C2-C | OOSCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 0261C00734 | GALENA MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD9X4HN8NEF20737 |
DE C127363 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 2329C00509 | ELKTON MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck Trailer |
GM FINN CORPO |
1HTKHPVK8MH485177 1F9BS141SGF155397 |
DE CL51058 US SME |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 0246C01067 | ELKTON MD | II | 1 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVH0SH395992 |
DE C149662 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 0242C00401 | WARWICK MD | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC |
1FD9X4GN3NEF37124 7UZFD2224T1000388 |
DE C131916 NC 40612835 |
| October 23, 2025 | 2355C00527 | GOLDSBORO MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FD0X4GY6KEC81205 5VGFD2227LL001076 |
DE C66313 DE T70934 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 0398001670 | NEWARK DE | II | 4 | 2 | SMI SERVICES | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X4GY8KEC81206 |
DE XF515946 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | 2355C00417 | GOLDSBORO MD | I | 11 | 7 | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FD9X4GNXNEF76342 5VGFD2226LL001361 |
DE C131915 DE T0068557 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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