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SMS CARGO SERVICES
Indianapolis, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3139700 · MC 98302
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-98302 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 9 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on February 11, 2019 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC098302
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN402967
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3139700
MC Number
MC-98302
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 2018
Authority Reinstated
November 30, 2023
Annual Mileage
83,456 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
OH2
MD1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2479606 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSKZ6958 | 3 | 2 |
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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 0400001680 | CAMPOBELLO SC | II | 3 | 2 | HARLAN BAKERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR8PLNB5698 1UYVS2539J2479606 |
IN 3957671 IN PC39539 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 3255000310 | VERMILION OH | II | 3 | 1 | DREYERS GRAND ICE CREAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3LSKZ6958 1UYVS2539J2479606 |
IN 3304439 IN PC39539 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 6, 2025 | 3281000267 | HUNTSVILLE OH | II | 6 | 2 | RDC LAUREL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3LSKZ6958 1UYVS2539J2479606 |
IN 3304439 IN PC39539 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| May 27, 2024 | 2170007063 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE, MD | II | — | — | RDC LAUREL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3LSKZ6958 1UYVS2539J2479606 |
IN 3304439 IN PC39539 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RDC LAUREL | 2 | February 6, 2025 |
| HARLAN BAKERIES | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| DREYERS GRAND ICE CREAM | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 22, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 29, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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