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RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC
Hope, AR
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3237600 · MC 1032234
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1032234 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1032234
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00240249
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3237600
MC Number
MC-1032234
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2019
Authority Granted
April 26, 2019
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5436 Hwy 29 South, Hope, AR 71801
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricky Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR8
OK2
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
2
Other Trailer
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK16LW78550 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYBXWL916086 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Wilson Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 47 ft | 1W10CF5B58A247336 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3CV36AW47015 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB9XPA17236 | 1 | — |
| Hilbilt Mf | Semi-trailer | 1H9A1X4CX61015051 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wilson Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 47 ft | 1W10CF5B68A247331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154421MB000390 | 1 | — |
| Wtwi | Semi-trailer | 5DN154423B000913 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154423FB000913 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | 7000001093 | HOPE AR | III | 3 | — | RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUYDZYBXWL916086 5DN154423FB000913 |
AR F316409 AR PT206328 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 16, 2025 | R200161973 | 1 E OF GARVIN, OK., OK | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJA6CK16LW78550 5DN154421MB000390 |
AR F323546 AR PT220924 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| April 14, 2025 | 7540000648 | HOPE AR | III | 2 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK HILBILT MF |
2FWJA3CV36AW47015 1H9A1X4CX61015051 |
AR F316408 AR PT206379 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | 5860000380 | ASHDOWN AR | II | 7 | 3 | RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK WILSON TRAILER CO. |
2FWJA3CV36AW47015 1W10CF5B68A247331 |
AR F316408 AR PT206350 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | R200161813 | SAWYER, OK | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WTWI |
1FUPCSZB9XPA17236 5DN154423B000913 |
AR F321991 AR PT206328 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 8, 2024 | 7000000290 | MCCASKILL AR | III | 4 | — | RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK16LW78550 1W10CF5B58A247336 |
AR F323546 AR PT206349 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| July 16, 2024 | 7540000205 | LOCKESBURG AR | II | 2 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1FUYDZYBXWL916086 1W10CF5B58A247336 |
AR F316409 AR PT206349 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 6, 2024 | B720002043 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AR | III | 2 | — | RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUPCSZB9XPA17236 5DN154423FB000913 |
AR F321991 AR PT206328 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 6, 2024 | D746001490 | HEMPSTEAD COUNTY FULTON, AR | III | — | — | RE SMITH TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STRG UNK |
2FWJA3CV66AW36929 1KTR24HU851192406 |
AR F316407 AR PT206365 |
| March 5, 2024 | D700004000 | HOWARD CO, AR | III | 1 | — | RE SMITH TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
1FUYDZYBXWL916086 48X1F402671004912 |
AR F316409 OK CW6515 |
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MCCLENDON | 1 | December 13, 2023 |
| BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC | 1 | October 24, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
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