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SMD EXPRESS LLC
Martin, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3596582 · MC 1220124
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1220124 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on December 12, 2022; first granted April 19, 2021 (5 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1220124
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA982433066
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3596582
MC Number
MC-1220124
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2021
Authority First Granted
April 19, 2021
Authority Reinstated
December 12, 2022
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Martin, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
NC2
AL1
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3MG588685 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Hotshot · 22 ft | 5R8BF2221PM106146 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Ai Trailers | Hotshot · 44 ft | 3F7CGP444TA003223 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | I01R403097 | STANTON TN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM AI TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 3F7CGP444TA003223 |
GA SGP2001 GA TY70H42 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 1278001336 | CLANTON AL | I | 2 | — | GULF COAST AIR | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM AI TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 3F7CGP444TA003223 |
GA SGP2001 GA TY70H42 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | I5Z1773224 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | 1 | CROWN | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM AI TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 3F7CGP444TA003223 |
GA SGP2001 GA TY70H42 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | I031P90080 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | — | SMD EXPRESS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 5R8BF2221PM106146 |
GA SGP2001 GA NONE |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 0006782864 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-, NC | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 5R8BF2221PM106146 |
GA SGP2001 GA TW28Z03 |
| January 14, 2025 | 1444000482 | LAGRANGE GA | I | 1 | — | SMD EXPRESS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 5R8BF2221PM106146 |
GA SGP2001 GA TW28Z03 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 4, 2024 | 0006705834 | REST AREA, NC | I | — | — | LOSBERGER DE BOER | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRGL3MG588685 5R8BF2221PM106146 |
GA SGP2001 GA TW28Z03 |
| October 25, 2023 | 0006587714 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-, NC | I | — | — | MORGAN TRUCK BODIES | Straight Truck Trailer |
GMC MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
7GZ37TCG9KN008609 5R8BF2221PM106146 |
GA YFV799 GA TW28Z03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GULF COAST AIR | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| CROWN | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| LOSBERGER DE BOER | 1 | December 4, 2024 |
| MORGAN TRUCK BODIES | 1 | October 25, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 19, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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