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SMOOTH TRANSIT LOGISTICS INC
Charlotte, NC
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4153276 · MC 1594776
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1594776 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6 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
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1594776
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4153276
MC Number
MC-1594776
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 5, 2023
Authority Granted
January 22, 2024
Annual Mileage
32,658 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Charlotte, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA2
ME1
NY1
PA1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXKSKB4198 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328LBA43745 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621YB096902 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL089055 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW22Y5GM055760 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR439609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XHM709849 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | F115000013 | PETERSBURG VA | III | 1 | — | CHICOPEE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDRXKSKB4198 5V8VC532XHM709849 |
NC VV4869 GA WCQ983 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 8, 2024 | A402431323 | ON SR22 249 FEET EAST OF OAKHI, PA | II | 2 | — | CHARIOT LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXKSKB4198 1DW1A5328LBA43745 |
NC VV4869 IN PC91049 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | 3969004430 | SIDNEY - SCALES, ME | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDRXKSKB4198 1JJV532D6JL089055 |
NC VV4869 TN U837539 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | SPB0362973 | CROWN POINT BRIDGE, NY | II | 11 | 3 | CASELLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXKSKB4198 3H3V532C0LR439609 |
NC VV4869 OR HV45409 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21B | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 29, 2024 | 1391000257 | COLUMBUS GA | II | 6 | — | T.O DLA DISTRUBUTION NORFOLK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AW22Y5GM055760 1GRAA0621YB096902 |
NC VT6043 NC AZ88920 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 27, 2024 | 1430000090 | ATLANTA GA | III | 10 | — | KOHLER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AW22Y5GM055760 1UYVS2532J3436431 |
NC NS9099 IN PB34362 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHICOPEE LLC | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| CHARIOT LOGISTICS | 1 | November 8, 2024 |
| CASELLA | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
| T.O DLA DISTRUBUTION NORFOLK | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
| KOHLER | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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