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D J SMITH TRUCKING LLC
DBA: D J Smith Trucking
Duluth, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 352867 · MC 249561
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 34 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-249561 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC249561
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA955628394
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
352867
MC Number
MC-249561
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 1989
Authority Granted
April 24, 1992
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Duluth, MN
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2023
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | 1676000032 | CARLTON MN | I | 7 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2WKEDD3HX1K968661 1UYFS248XWA720118 |
MN YTE8373 MN 38468ST |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 5, 2023 | 0AGD000215 | 5291 61 HWY A16 LUTS, MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNK |
2WKEDD3HX1K968661 1NUFT28Z2RMNA0345 |
MN PZA6408 MN 38467ST |
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XWA720118 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDD3HX1K968661 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 2, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 23, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 23, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 24, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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