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SMITH TRUCKING INC

Bowman, SC

CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 264036 · MC 178789
Satisfactory Active 33 yrs, 8 mo
73
Power Units
59
Drivers
179
Inspections
24%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-178789 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
6.2% OOS · 179 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 8 mo
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 24.1% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 179 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC178789
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT07580A
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
264036
MC Number
MC-178789
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 27, 1985
Authority Granted
December 28, 1992
Annual Mileage
4,145,952 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
5605 Vance Rd, Bowman, SC 29018
Owner / Officer
Craig Smith
Officer 2
John R Smith

Cargo Types

Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
179
Driver Inspections
153
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
30

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance73
Unsafe Driving30
Hours of Service4

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate24.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.4pp higher)
6.2% of 113 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 14th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
57 insp · 9 OOS
2025
46 insp · 0 OOS
2024
59 insp · 19 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 13 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving 19 of 115 inspections
Hours of Service 2 of 115 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 115 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 115 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
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
March 12, 2026 SC 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry
March 14, 2025 SC 2 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
SC120
NC20
GA2
IA1
US1
VA1

Fleet & Equipment (133)

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 53 ft
Power units
~70
of 73 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~63
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
70
Tank
50
Flatbed
8
Semi-trailer
3
Special Purpose Trailer
2
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9PSUL8302 7
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7RDVG8498 5
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS422XN3116436 5
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4221J7610008 5
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4829HA011145 4 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV6SLWE1700 4
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV0PSUL8298 4
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV3PSUL8294 4
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4221L3109002 4
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4223N3116441 4
Show all 133 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4227L3109005 4
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4228L3108994 4
2013 Heil Trailer International Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft 5HTSN4222D7U92281 4 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4222J7610017 4
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4224J7610018 4 1
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV7SLWE1711 4 1
2024 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDVXRLVG8456 4
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV8SLWE1696 3 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDVXSLWE1697 3
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDVXSLWE1702 3
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV3RDVG8501 3 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV4PSNK5461 3
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV4PSUL8305 3
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV8PSNK5463 3
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9PSNK5455 3 1
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9TSWW3622 3
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDVXRDVG8494 3
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4221N3116437 3
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4225L3109004 3
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4227L3108999 3
2015 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4221F7U95790 3
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4221J7610025 3
2015 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4223F7U95788 3
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4223J7610026 3
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4227J7610014 3
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN422XJ7610010 3 1
2024 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV4RLVG8453 3
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV5SLWE1710 3
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV9SLWE1712 3
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4822HA011147 2
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4823HA011139 2
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4823HA011142 2
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4827HA011144 2 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV1SLWE1698 2
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV4SLWE1694 2
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV5SLWE1705 2
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV0MSMU4176 2
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV2TSWW3624 2
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV3RDVG8496 2
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV5PSUL8295 2 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV5PSUL8300 2 1
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV5RDVG8497 2
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV5RDVG8502 2
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV6PSNK5462 2
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7PSUL8296 2
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7PSUL8301 2
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7RDVG8503 2
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9RDVG8499 2 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4220N3116445 2
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4222N3116446 2
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4223L3109003 2
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4223N3116438 2
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4225N3116442 2
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4226N3116434 2 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4226N3116448 2 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4227N3116443 2
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4228N3116435 2
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS422XL3108995 2
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4221J7610011 2 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4222J7610020 2
2015 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4223F7U95791 2
2012 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4225C7U91639 2
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4225J7610030 2
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4229J7610015 2
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV3SLWE1706 2
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV5SLWE1707 2
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4820HA011146 1
2017 Clark Trailer Service Flatbed · 48 ft 1CD2L4825HA011143 1 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV3SLWE1699 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV6SLWE1695 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHLDV8SLWE1701 1
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A2XKR045746 1
Frht Tractor 3AKJGLDV4PSNK5461 1 1
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6RSLK4325 1
Frht Tractor 3AKJHHDV8RDVG8494 1 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV0NDNJ7228 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV0PSNK5456 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV0PSUL8303 1 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV1PSUL8293 1
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV1RDVG8495 1 1
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV1RDVG8500 1
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV1TSWW3632 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV2PSNK5457 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV2PSNK5460 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV2PSUL8299 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV2PSUL8304 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV3MSMU4172 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV4MSMU4178 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV4PSNK5458 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV6NDNJ7234 1 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV6PSNK5459 1 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV6PSUL8290 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7MSMU4174 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7PSNK5454 1
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV7TSWW3618 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV8NDNJ7235 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9PSUL8297 1
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDV9RDVG8504 1
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDVXPSUL8292 1
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHLDVXTSWW3628 1
Heil Co. Semi-trailer 3H4554223N3116438 1
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4221L3108996 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4222N3116432 1
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4223L3108997 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4224N3116433 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4224N3116447 1
2022 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4225N3116439 1 1
2020 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 3H4SS4228L3109000 1
2001 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9JHX1N318190 1
Heil Co. Semi-trailer 5HT5N4220J7610016 1
2012 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4221C7U91637 1
2012 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4223C7U91638 1 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4224J7610021 1
2014 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4225E7U93216 1
2013 Heil Trailer International Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft 5HTSN4226D7U92283 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4226J7610019 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4226J7610022 1
2014 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4227E7U93217 1
2015 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4227F7U95793 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4229J7610029 1
2018 Heil Trailer International Tank · 42 ft 5HTSN4229J7610032 1
Heil Semi-trailer 5HTSN422GF7U95791 1
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBPDV7SLWE1708 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 (179)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 9, 2026 0283004530 ORANGEBURG SC II 5 2 NEW RIVERSIDE OCHRE CO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
CLARK TRAILER SERVICE
5KJJBPDV9SLWE1712
1CD2L4827HA011144
SC A011304
SC 95565PT
393.110B2I-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs Tiedown
393.100B-C OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
September 3, 2026 0340002982 HARLEYVILLE SC III AMRIZE CEMENT
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLIN
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
3AKJHLDV8PSUL8307
5HTSN4226J7610022
SC P782979
SC 99927PT
September 3, 2026 0240008866 HARLEYVILLE SC III 1 ANATOLIY STONE PRODUCTS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
5KJJBPDV5SLWE1710
5HTSN4222J7610017
SC A011237
SC 99939PT
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
September 3, 2026 0396002088 LYNCHBURG SC II 2 1 PALMETTO BRICK
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
CLARK EQUI
3AKJHLDV5RDVG8502
1CD2L482XHA011140
SC A003614
SC 95561PT
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
September 1, 2026 0243007545 GABLE SC III
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
3AKJHLDV9TSWW3622
3H4SS4221L3109002
SC P777847
SC 98428PT
September 1, 2026 0233007544 ORANGEBURG SC III 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
5KJJBPDV7SLWE1708
3H4SS4220N3116445
SC A011235
SC 100196PT
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving
August 27, 2026 0241007215 HARLEYVILLE SC I 4
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLIN
HEIL CO.,
3AKJHLDV6PSUL8306
3H4SS4221N3116440
SC P782978
SC 128118PT
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
August 21, 2026 0241007208 HARLEYVILLE SC I 2 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
CLARK TRAILER SERVICE
1FUJHLDV8SLWE1696
1CD2L4829HA011145
SC A010179
SC 95566PT
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.201A-FRCLS Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame
August 20, 2026 0288007337 HARLEYVILLE SC III 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
3AKJHLDV7RDVG8498
5HTSN4222D7U92281
SC A003610
SC 99993PT
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2
August 14, 2026 0349003509 HARLEYVILLE SC III N/A
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
3AKJHLDV3RDVG8496
3H4SS4224N3116447
SC A002974
SC 100194PT

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
HOLCIM 21 May 2, 2025
AMRIZE CEMENT INC 8 September 3, 2026
GIANT CEMENT 5 December 5, 2024
TINDALL CORP 4 April 22, 2026
THOMPSON CONST 3 August 11, 2026
AMRIZE 3 June 26, 2026
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS 2 May 4, 2026
HM SOUTHEAST CEMENT LLC 2 January 16, 2026
GIANT 2 November 27, 2024
HOLCIM (US) INC 2 July 18, 2024
NEW RIVERSIDE OCHRE CO 1 September 9, 2026
PALMETTO BRICK 1 September 3, 2026

18 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 29, 2023INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 27, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 25, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 7, 2003INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
May 15, 1996INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
December 28, 1992GRANTEDContract Carrier
January 11, 1990INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 3, 1989INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 12, 1988INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 24, 1985GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
September 1, 2023BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file

BOC-3 Process Agent

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104

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