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SMITHSON'S TOWING INC
Cleveland, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3484474 · MC 1561108
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1561108 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
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
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1561108
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3484474
MC Number
MC-1561108
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 9, 2020
Annual Mileage
90,300 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3495 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hiram T Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 3255001621 | CLEVELAND OH | II | 3 | 3 | THEFT RECOVERY | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM JEEP |
3C7WRKAL3NG384804 1C4PJMDS9FW627266 |
OH PNV1249 OH NOPLATE |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 3255001315 | NORTH RIDGEVILLE OH | II | 7 | 4 | PULL APART | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM MERCURY |
3C7WRKAL3NG384804 4M2CN8B7XAKJ15650 |
OH PNV1249 OH NOPLATE |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| September 30, 2024 | 1057003098 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 4 | 2 | CLEVELAND VEHICLE DETENTION CENTER( CITY OF CLEVELAND) | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL4NG150538 |
OH PML4523 |
| 393.70D | OOSNo or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | ND6D006143 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 3 | 1 | CO-PART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTT |
1NPXD49X0GD290116 5E0AZ1446GG707201 |
CA 9G60921 ME 5030643 |
| 396.3A1-AR | OOSBrake - Defective Air Reservoir | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THEFT RECOVERY | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| PULL APART | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND VEHICLE DETENTION CENTER( CITY OF CLEVELAND) | 1 | September 30, 2024 |
| CO-PART | 1 | September 16, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
OH3
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKAL3NG384804 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 1 | 1C4PJMDS9FW627266 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X0GD290116 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL4NG150538 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 1 | 4M2CN8B7XAKJ15650 | 1 | 1 |
| Cott | Semi-trailer | 5E0AZ1446GG707201 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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