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R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC

Pine Bluff, AR

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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 258275 · MC 242167
Satisfactory Active 34 yrs, 7 mo
17
Power Units
14
Drivers
81
Inspections
47%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-242167 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
24.3% OOS · 81 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 7 mo
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.1% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 81 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC242167
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Spinnaker Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SHD-84229422
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
258275
MC Number
MC-242167
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1985
Authority Granted
March 16, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,426,312 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
4301 West Barraque, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Owner / Officer
Robert Smith
Officer 2
Tim Smith

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
81
Driver Inspections
55
Vehicle Inspections
41
Out-of-Service Violations
26

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance88
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service23

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.4pp higher)
24.3% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 73rd 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
19 insp · 4 OOS
2025
20 insp · 9 OOS
2024
35 insp · 13 OOS

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 16 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving 4 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service 8 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 42 inspections

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR28
TN8
TX8
MS3
KS2
MO2
and 7 more states

Fleet & Equipment (51)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 48 ft
Power units
~20
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Flatbed
18
Semi-trailer
9
Tank
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2019 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49XXKD276352 7 2
2019 Peterbilt 567 Tractor · Class 8 1XPCD49X4KD605965 6 2
2017 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X7HD412231 5 2
2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148207E1567002 4 2
2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N1482C9N1548039 4 —
2001 Beall Tank · 43 ft 1BN2T43201B006612 4 1
2017 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GRDM9626HH731621 4 1
2013 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 44 ft 1PMA24425D5012246 4 1
2024 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X0RD874536 4 1
Mate Inc. Semi-trailer 1M9A24323NH036385 3 —
Show all 51 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2017 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X2HD412220 3 2
2020 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X4LD690755 3 —
2015 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X9FD275080 3 —
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49XXGD321825 3 —
2024 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X2RD874537 3 1
2021 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X1MD738025 3 —
Ptrb Tractor 1XPXD49X4KD276360 3 1
2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148200D1558351 2 1
2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148201G1519241 2 1
2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N1482C9M1545012 2 —
2026 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GR4M9627TH812376 2 1
2013 Polar Tank Trailer Tank · 41 ft 1PMS14122D1006407 2 —
2006 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9XX6D630792 2 —
2017 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X3HD412226 2 —
2025 Peterbilt 589 Tractor · Class 8 1XPED49X9SD738472 2 —
2019 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X9KD276360 2 —
Othr Semi-trailer 5DMFABTB27C001509 2 —
2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148202D1558352 1 1
2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148208E1565677 1 —
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N148209F1571859 1 —
2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N1482C0M1545013 1 1
2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N1482C7N1548041 1 —
2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14830471542804 1 —
2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14830671542805 1 —
2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N14830771541145 1 1
2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp Flatbed · 48 ft 1E1H5Y281FR049401 1 1
Guthrie Tr Semi-trailer 1G9VT40209H017181 1 —
2017 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GRDM9626HH731554 1 —
Great Dane Semi-trailer 1GRDM9626JH101510 1 —
Great Dane Semi-trailer 1GRDM9628JH101511 1 —
Krohnert Semi-trailer 1KP21N2F1S1114100 1 —
Mate Inc. Semi-trailer 1M9A24321MH036285 1 —
Mate Inc. Semi-trailer 1M9A24328RH036546 1 —
Mate Inc. Semi-trailer 1M9A2432XMH036284 1 —
1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Flatbed · 48 ft 1UYFS2486XA903601 1 —
2003 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9X13D803966 1 —
2000 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9X6YD502827 1 —
2025 Peterbilt 589 Tractor · Class 8 1XPED49X2SD738507 1 —
2027 Peterbilt 589 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XPED49X5VD833082 1 1
2021 Peterbilt 389 Tractor · Class 8 1XPXD49X5MD771285 1 —
2000 Heil Trailer International Tank · 45 ft 5HTAB452XY7H63712 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 (81)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
October 23, 2026 8180000916 MONTICELLO AR III 1 — GRANITE MOUNTAIN QUARRIES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
MATE, INC.
1XPXD49X1MD738025
1M9A24323NH036385
AR K814852
AR PT223517
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
October 14, 2026 LALNS02060 HOMER LA III — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE
1XPXD49XXKD276352
1GRDM9626JH101510
AR K807212
AR PT200362
September 28, 2026 0680001478 TILFORD SD III 1 — CENTRAL MALONEY INC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPED49X5VD833082
1GRDM9626HH731621
AR K835015
AR PT238977
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
September 22, 2026 V262616477 TX, TX II 1 — TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION , INC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
1XPBDP9X0RD874536
13N1482C9N1548039
AR K824945
AR PT218890
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
September 18, 2026 V262611244 TX, TX II 6 1 SESCO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
1XPBDP9X0RD874536
1E1H5Y281FR049401
AR K824945
AR PT146270
393.110C-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof Tiedown
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device
393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown
393.75A4-PBME Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. Tires
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
392.2-SLLS1 State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
September 9, 2026 26JF000211 ST. GEORGE UT I 3 1 CENTRAL MOLONEY INC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPED49X5VD833082
1GR4M9627TH812376
AR K835015
AR PT254072
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
July 14, 2026 V262372898 11019 US59 SB, TX II 4 — SESCO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
1XPBD49X7HD412231
1GRDM9626HH731621
AR K814143
AR PT238977
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9H Inoperable head lamps Lighting
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
June 8, 2026 V262419560 LAT:31¿¿42'30.23"N, TX II 2 — TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION , INC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
OTHR
1XPBD49X9FD275080
5DMFABTB27C001509
AR K834269
AR PT113442
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9H Inoperable head lamps Lighting
May 20, 2026 7230001095 HOPE AR III — — CENTRAL MOLONEY INC.
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
1XPBD49X9FD275080
13N148200D1558351
AR K834269
AR PT122327
May 19, 2026 7930000576 MALVERN AR I — — CENTRAL MOLONEY INC.
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
1XPBDP9X0RD874536
13N1482C9M1545012
AR K824945
AR PT210510

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
CENTRAL MOLONEY INC 10 September 9, 2026
TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION , INC 5 September 22, 2026
WARREN OIL COMPANY 5 December 26, 2024
GRANITE MOUNTAIN QUARRIES 3 October 23, 2026
PINE BLUFF SAND AND GRAVEL 3 October 30, 2024
SESCO 2 September 18, 2026
HOME DEPOT 2 January 15, 2026
GENERAL SHALE 2 November 12, 2025
DOMAN LUMBER 2 March 20, 2025
GRANITE MOUNTAIN 2 September 18, 2024
CENTRAL MALONEY INC 1 September 28, 2026
SESCO CEMENT 1 April 10, 2026

22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
March 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 5, 2024INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
April 1, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 5, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
April 11, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 14, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
April 9, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 15, 2010INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
April 10, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
March 13, 2009INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
April 1, 2025BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

BOC-3 Process Agent

Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

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