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ROBERT FRANK SMITH JR
DBA: Smith Trucking
Lake Lure, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 607705 · MC 925307
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-925307 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC925307
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT25885A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
607705
MC Number
MC-925307
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1995
Authority Granted
July 24, 2015
Annual Mileage
173,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lake Lure, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th 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
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
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | 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
SC8
NC3
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X64R050028 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92A4527GT199172 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV3CSBD3631 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92A4527AT199230 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92A4529HT199045 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92A45217T199183 | 1 | — |
| 2001 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHASR91C004623 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0ET032069 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | 0006853299 | I26 WEST NEAR 68MM, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4529HT199045 |
NC MP8781 ME 5135944 |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 0261004650 | KINARDS SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER ITI |
1FUJGEDV3CSBD3631 1Z92A4529HT199045 |
NC VT9874 ME 5135944 |
| August 27, 2025 | 0328000597 | WINNSBORO SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527GT199172 |
NC MP8781 NC DA95169 |
| July 1, 2025 | 0283004181 | EASTOVER SC | II | 2 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527AT199230 |
NC MP8781 ME 5441083 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | 0270006585 | FORT MILL SC | III | — | — | SMITH TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527GT199172 |
NC MP8781 NC DA95169 |
| November 26, 2024 | 0353002751 | YORK SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527GT199172 |
NC MP8781 NC DA95169 |
| November 22, 2024 | 0006702780 | US421, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDV3CSBD3631 3H3V532C0ET032069 |
NC VT9874 TN U434848 |
| November 4, 2024 | 0396000370 | EASTOVER SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527AT199230 |
NC MP8781 ME 5441083 |
| September 11, 2024 | S328001170 | I-77 SB, SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWDB9X64R050028 1Z92A4527GT199172 |
NC MP8781 NC DA95169 |
| July 17, 2024 | S328001132 | US-321/BETHLEHEM RD, SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ITI |
2HSCHASR91C004623 1Z92A45217T199183 |
NC TD8579 ME 5316461 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PARTON LUMBER | 1 | April 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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