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RALPH SMITH COMPANY
Mona, UT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% 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 & Authorized · DOT 307887 · MC 251299
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-251299 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 25 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 29, 2001; first granted June 22, 1992 (34 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.5% — below the 5.5% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC251299
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 3959068
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
307887
MC Number
MC-251299
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 4, 1988
Authority First Granted
June 22, 1992
Authority Reinstated
January 29, 2001
Annual Mileage
674,425 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
250 South 100 West, Mona, UT 84645
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Linette Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
23
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance103
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.7pp higher)
33.3% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
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
15 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | UT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight |
| January 14, 2025 | UT | — | — | 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
UT27
WY4
CO3
OR2
ID1
MT1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (45)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Semi-trailer
7
Flatbed
6
Not Applicable
4
Truck
4
Dump
3
Dolly
1
Dry Van
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05330CM074807 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1YR862533 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X1YJ846164 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440WH7N1B32131 | 2 | — |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1F04520RJ094477 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX27J179048 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X7TS676775 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD60X9XJ954785 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X0SS668555 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X1RR635503 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 45 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X73R895613 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0XXYS837382 | 2 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | — | 5MAPA4825EA028525 | 2 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA50288A014818 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 24 ft | 16VHX242082614685 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Beall | Dump · 35 ft | 1BN2P35356B008206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Beall | Dump · 35 ft | 1BN2P35396B008192 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Beall | Dump · 35 ft | 1BN2P353X6B008198 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4827K1609677 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV9PLNS0655 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA56175K262064 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624VM050232 | 1 | — |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01B4520X1142581 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX5WR759991 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL49X02J881156 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKWL49X22J881157 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL49X92J881155 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL49X95R069795 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1F04824PJ933040 | 1 | 1 |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKA053263M102035 | 1 | — |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKJ053343M012357 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1TKJ05439AM011149 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 52 ft | 1TTE5220971082108 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820662015775 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X6WR764244 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X9TS718802 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X2DJ357624 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X0YR838316 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X23R895616 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X2YR860078 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX2DJ356201 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX4DJ356216 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX8DJ356204 | 1 | — |
| Siebert Tr | Semi-trailer | 41FKE2439X1000531 | 1 | — |
| 2016 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00517GL015295 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 25DT002041 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACDONALD |
1XKZP4EX2KJ238840 5MADN3720AC017742 |
UT A006969 OR HU53496 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 25ST000065 | WENDOVER UT | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT-BR |
1XKWD69X7XR822354 5C2BB37B8EM008800 |
UT Z016094 OR HU79125 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 25MM000071 | WENDOVER UT | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1XKWDB0X73R895613 1DTD48P26YS080908 |
UT Z080409 ID TU790 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | AS38810250 | LAKEVIEW OR | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKWD29X7TS676775 5MAPA50288A014818 |
UT Z046181 OR HV78023 |
| 392.2SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | 25YZ001897 | SARATOGA SPRINGS UT | II | 2 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKWDB0XXYS837382 1TTF4820662015775 |
UT Z007424 UT Z502347 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | 26UV000026 | WEST JORDAN UT | I | 3 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWL49X22J881157 |
UT Z085207 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | PJGB000721 | WY, WY | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWD69X0SS668555 |
UT Z090133 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | MV13180144 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKDP4TX27J179048 1LH440WH7N1B32131 |
UT Z013716 OR HV66190 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 25AZ001772 | HELPER UT | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB0XXYS837382 1TKJ053343M012357 |
UT Z007424 OR HV90493 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 25XH001771 | MURRAY UT | II | — | — | ST GEORGE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LUFKIN |
1XKWD69X1YJ846164 1L01B4520X1142581 |
UT Z085221 OR HU57965 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED RENTALS | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| KOMATSU | 2 | July 8, 2025 |
| ST GEORGE STEEL | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| NORTH ROCK HOLE | 1 | June 25, 2025 |
| LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING | 1 | January 10, 2025 |
| KELLER CONSTRUCTION | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
| OWN PRODUCT | 1 | November 5, 2024 |
| HENDRIX SALVAGE | 1 | June 20, 2024 |
| CHAMPION | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
| GENEVA ROCK | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
| ARIZONA DRILLING | 1 | January 22, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 27, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 11, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
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