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MICHAEL J SMITH
DBA: Steuben Valley Trucking
Ilion, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2409341 · MC 836592
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-836592 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on November 16, 2020; first granted August 28, 2013 (13 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC836592
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA00784781
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2409341
MC Number
MC-836592
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 28, 2013
Authority First Granted
August 28, 2013
Authority Reinstated
November 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Location
Ilion, NY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6VN431487 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9624DB707584 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | SPT3100916 | WESTMORELAND NY | II | 6 | — | RAJA FOODS AND VEGETABLES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X6VN431487 1GRAA9624DB707584 |
NY 30270TC NY CA82293 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 8, 2024 | SPG3020004 | AMSTERDAM NY | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X6VN431487 |
NY 30270TC |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RAJA FOODS AND VEGETABLES | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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