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SMITHS TRANSPORT LLC
Helena, MT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4355586 · MC 1703633
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1703633 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1703633
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA860253825
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4355586
MC Number
MC-1703633
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2025
Authority Granted
August 22, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Helena, MT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT4
WA2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLFL0MG507892 | 6 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5SHFE4430HB000446 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | 2134001498 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 9 | 3 | DODGE DEALERSHIP | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | U743502263 | CLEARWATER MT | I | — | — | MAG NOW | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| January 21, 2026 | U505600957 | TROY MT | II | 1 | — | ALLY FINANCIAL | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | U432801008 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | DAA NORTHWEST SPOKANE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| December 9, 2025 | U743501758 | CLEARWATER MT | I | 1 | — | ALLY FINANCIAL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | X775000586 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 2 | — | METROGISTICS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLFL0MG507892 5SHFE4430HB000446 |
MT SA10662 MT 5AA2336 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALLY FINANCIAL | 2 | January 21, 2026 |
| DODGE DEALERSHIP | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| MAG NOW | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| DAA NORTHWEST SPOKANE | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| METROGISTICS | 1 | October 30, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 13, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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