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DONALD R SMITH
DBA: Don R Smith Trucking
Estacada, OR
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 278804 · MC 188934
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-188934 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
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
- No active insurance filing found on record
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC188934
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
278804
MC Number
MC-188934
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 11, 1986
Authority Reinstated
January 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,578 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Estacada, OR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 3, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 10, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 15, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| April 7, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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