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LEE-SMITH INC
Chattanooga, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3788488 · MC 1358916
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1358916 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Clear Blue Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1358916
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BN12-220000219-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3788488
MC Number
MC-1358916
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 15, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 28, 2021
Authority Granted
February 18, 2022
Annual Mileage
98,754 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2600 8th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Cynthia Perkinson Lee
Officer 2
Lesslie Watkins Lee Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA8
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT0NEE75647 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International CV515 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTKSSWM9KH156361 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International DF677 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTNUAPT4HN648723 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | 1433001668 | RINGGOLD GA | I | 1 | — | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 |
TN H352015 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 1469000323 | RINGGOLD GA | I | — | — | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 |
TN H352015 |
| March 27, 2026 | 1473000186 | RINGGOLD GA | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTNUAPT4HN648723 |
TN H307HW |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 1227001437 | RINGGOLD GA | I | 3 | — | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 |
TN H352015 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | 1227001340 | LAFAYETTE GA | II | 2 | — | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT0NEE75647 |
TN H348998 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 7, 2025 | 1209000059 | ROME GA | I | 1 | — | LEE SMITH | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 |
TN H352015 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 1227000917 | RINGGOLD GA | I | 5 | 1 | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2NEE75648 |
TN H352015 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 14, 2025 | 1227000786 | RINGGOLD GA | III | 2 | — | LEESMITH INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTKSSWM9KH156361 |
TN H472423 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 27, 2024 | CRCV002251 | I 59, AL | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTKSSWM9KH156361 |
TN H472423 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 27, 2024 | 0289000107 | TUNNEL HILL GA | III | — | — | LEE SMITH | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
1HTMSAAR69H052426 |
TN H621721 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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