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RUSSELL HARRY SMITH
DBA: Tradewinds Truck Lines
Brenham, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3390344 · MC 1089498
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1089498 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1089498
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7908173
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3390344
MC Number
MC-1089498
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2020
Authority Granted
February 24, 2020
Annual Mileage
63,088 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Brenham, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM2
KS1
TX1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5326PH066143 | 4 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | V262585693 | TX, TX | II | 2 | 2 | MADDEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 5MAPA5326PH066143 |
TX R460714 OK BT6640 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | 9328000216 | BELLEVILLE KS | II | 1 | — | MARUICHI NEB TUBE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 5MAPA5326PH066143 |
TX R460714 OK BT6640 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | V262232874 | 400M IH10 EB, TX | III | — | — | TRADEWINDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 5MAPA5326PH066143 |
TX R460714 OK BT6640 |
| April 18, 2025 | 4396P3077P | ON I-10 2863 FT E OF I10 EB MM, NM | II | 1 | — | HARTREE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 5MAPA5326PH066143 |
TX R460714 OK BT6640 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 5023O9S8XD | AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I, NM | III | 1 | — | JE DUNN LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGMD61EDFX5062 5MAPA5326PH066143 |
TX R460714 OK BT6640 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MADDEN | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| MARUICHI NEB TUBE | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| HARTREE | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| JE DUNN LOGISTICS | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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