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A&R SMITH TRUCKING LLC
Camden, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4338023 · MC 1694564
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1694564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
45.5% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1694564
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA991713038
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4338023
MC Number
MC-1694564
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 23, 2024
Authority Granted
January 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
8,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Camden, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
22 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
31.3%
Ranks in the 88th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate31.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (25.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | 0364001533 | TOWNVILLE SC | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER CORP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DTXTED82892 3NGGF4022V1003633 |
AR C118408 AR PT253020 |
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | HP04521100 | KS, KS | II | 3 | — | STUTTGART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM MP |
3C63RRJL4RG189669 4M9BG4027S1144683 |
AR BLE93X AR PT253442 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | NDLY010821 | CA, CA | I | — | — | EXPOSED | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DTXTED82892 3NGGF4027V1003627 |
AR C118408 AR PT253019 |
| July 8, 2026 | 441A000030 | IA, IA | II | 4 | 1 | WALMART #3875 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM HT |
3C63RRGL0PG645770 1H91F4026NP772652 |
AR C118407 AR PT224354 |
| 392.15-NONCDL | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in a CMV that does not require a CDL | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 037B000004 | IA, IA | II | 3 | — | LENNOX INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
RAM HT |
3C63RRGL0PG645770 1H91F4026NP772652 |
AR C118407 AR PT224354 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | H314618147 | SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP PA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DTXTED82892 3NGGF4022V1003633 |
TA 0270SB64 TA 32230SB5 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.19TG | Filing an MCS-150 with false or misleading information. | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 3011002326 | CT, CT | II | 3 | 1 | CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT7TED29633 3NGGF4027V1003627 |
TX 8367OSB8 TX 3224OSB5 |
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | V262348680 | IH 40 WB 166, TX | I | 1 | 1 | APG | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DTXTED82892 3NGGF4022V1003633 |
TX 0270SB64 TX 32230SB5 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | V262331238 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | I | 5 | 4 | MUNTERS CORP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM HT |
3C63RRGL0PG645770 1H91F4026NP772652 |
AR C118407 AR PT224354 |
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HC | OOSHubs - Hub cap missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | L212612463 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP PA | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT7TED29633 3NGGF4027V1003627 |
TX 83670SB8 TX 32240SB5 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TG3-IEP | Intermodal Equipment Provider - Failing to mark/identify equipment with USDOT as required. | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STUTTGART | 4 | August 12, 2026 |
| LENNOX INDUSTRIES | 3 | July 8, 2026 |
| EXPOSED | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| WALMART #3875 | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| APG | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| MUNTERS CORP | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| WILLSCOT | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| LENOX | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
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
12 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | IA | — | — | 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
PA3
TN3
TX3
AR2
IA2
NM2
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
8
Hotshot
4
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ht | Hotshot · 40 ft | 1H91F4026NP772652 | 7 | 3 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0PG645770 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL4RG189669 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4020R1000297 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXTED82892 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 4M9BG4027S1144683 | 4 | 2 |
| 2027 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4022V1003633 | 3 | 2 |
| 2027 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4027V1003627 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7TED29633 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49LEY2RF456115 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL9JG366022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT6REE10924 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49SEY8RF411321 | 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 17, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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