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KIM R SMITH LOGGING INC
DBA: Krs Express Inc
Tatum, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 478798 · MC 668297
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-668297 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 9, 2013; first granted February 11, 2009 (17 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC668297
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA8088172
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
478798
MC Number
MC-668297
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 10, 1992
Authority First Granted
February 11, 2009
Authority Reinstated
July 9, 2013
Annual Mileage
9,300 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1155 E Johnson, Tatum, TX 75691
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kim R. Smith
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
2 of 2 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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA2
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1C91140281S770408 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y0DM012973 | 2 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | LARK000020 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AN07Y0DM012973 1C91140281S770408 |
TX R241924 TX X42339 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 29, 2024 | LARH000662 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AN07Y0DM012973 1C91140281S770408 |
TX R241924 TX X42339 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 19, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 11, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 17, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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