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SMITH & SONS SEAFOOD INC
Darien, GA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 62.5% of 8 driver inspections — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 443608 · MC 235847
Conditional
Active 22 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-235847 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Conditional
63.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 62.5% of 8 driver inspections — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on August 3, 2004; first granted December 11, 1991 (34 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC235847
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT34198A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
443608
MC Number
MC-235847
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 22, 1991
Authority First Granted
December 11, 1991
Authority Reinstated
August 3, 2004
Annual Mileage
45,699 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1033 Mcintosh Industrial Blvd Sw, Darien, GA 31305
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Walter M Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (57.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
63.6% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA7
FL2
AL1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Truck
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FM354803 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ND781392 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DM545716 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3ND781387 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN076646 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN1LH883591 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JT482S50937 | 1 | 1 |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | GRAA0629FW03410 | 1 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 1462001041 | DOUGLAS GA | III | 2 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR4KN076646 1UYVS2536DM545716 |
GA C654FK GA TW93T52 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 1462001012 | VALDOSTA GA | III | 2 | — | AGILE CARTERSVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR4KN076646 1UYVS2536DM545716 |
GA C654FK GA TW93T52 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 1297002337 | ROBERTSDALE AL | II | 9 | 1 | GULF ISLAND SHRIMP & SEAFOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7ND781392 1UYVS2536FM354803 |
GA C261DN GA NONE123 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 31, 2026 | 1207001378 | TOWNSEND GA | III | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7ND781392 1UYVS2536FM354803 |
GA C261DN GA TR21Z97 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 3099000143 | CALLAHAN FL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X3ND781387 |
GA C390DQ |
| September 18, 2025 | 1369000936 | LAVONIA GA | II | 12 | 3 | GULF PRIDE ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPBD49X3ND781387 GRAA0629FW03410 |
GA C390DQ GA NO TAG |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.86A1-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 31, 2025 | 1342000974 | DARIEN GA | III | 1 | — | WILLIAMS SEA FOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7ND781392 1UYVS2536FM354803 |
GA C261DN GA TR21Z97 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 1322000076 | WAVERLY GA | III | 1 | — | LINEAGE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7ND781392 1UYVS2536FM354803 |
GA C261DN GA TR21Z97 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 15, 2025 | 1378000932 | POOLER GA | III | 4 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JT482S50937 |
GA EJQ178 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 4825000954 | MILTON FL | III | 2 | 1 | SMITH AND SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7ND781392 1UYVS2536FM354803 |
GA C261DN GA TR21Z97 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGILE CARTERSVILLE | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| GULF ISLAND SHRIMP & SEAFOOD | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| GULF PRIDE ENTERPRISES | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
| WILLIAMS SEA FOOD | 1 | August 31, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| SMITH WILSON | 1 | January 6, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 9, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 6, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
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