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SMITH & WATERS INC
Hodges, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 63417 · MC 99735
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-99735 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.0% OOS · 82 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.9% — below the 5.5% national average
- 82 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC99735
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC099735
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy A0028625001
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CAR0200028
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
63417
MC Number
MC-99735
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 4, 1993
Annual Mileage
862,381 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2915 Nation Road, Hodges, SC 29653
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Leland King
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
82
Driver Inspections
59
Vehicle Inspections
32
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service27
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.9% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
13.0% of 46 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
39th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
13 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 50 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 50 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 50 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC37
NC10
GA7
TN5
NM2
OH2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (63)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
39
Tractor
18
Semi-trailer
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR4KL383919 | 7 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD602659 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH4FN911290 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0EN766969 | 5 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2JN334225 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1KJ370969 | 4 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6JN094967 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR3KL392661 | 3 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3GN447617 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN343489 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 63 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD15JLJK5272 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1HL029968 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL030023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W45L964690 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L964691 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W85L964661 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W95L964684 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DG518722 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532DG518737 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DG577040 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DG518721 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DG518735 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDR9X93D597650 | 2 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 1XRE215XYTGOSG49 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3HN748745 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN343509 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323XS310504 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325XS310780 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53275B765210 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328VS143943 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53295B765211 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4LLLY7507 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623XB178337 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626XB095467 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96221S050604 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0629HJ662762 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W45L964673 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W55L964679 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L964660 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L964674 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L964683 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W85L964658 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WXWL528329 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5323TM275629 | 1 | — |
| Trim | — | 1PT01JAH2X6008969 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9533VD424123 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2530DG158722 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532DG518723 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535BG156108 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25367G116837 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25377G116832 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DG577041 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kuzzy | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3AM4E5320NC000002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kuzzy | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3AM4E5329PC000003 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3EN797942 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6FN735601 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPRXHN748743 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN092199 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5MC444624BK011922 | 1 | — |
| Mana | Semi-trailer | 5MC44462XBK011925 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321EM404994 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326EM404957 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329EM405049 | 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 (82)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 0391002067 | GREENWOOD SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDJAPRXHN748743 1JJV532D3HL030023 |
VA 43806PZ VA 337450TM |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 0381002421 | GREENWOOD SC | I | 2 | 1 | US FIBERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR8KN092199 1JJV532D3HL030023 |
VA 79890PY VA 337450TM |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 0393001962 | WARE SHOALS SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9TH4FN911290 1JJV532WXWL528329 |
SC A013817 AL A090054 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 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 | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 0006893959 | STATESVILLE NC | II | 1 | 1 | HOOD CONTAINER LINCOLNTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL KUZZY |
3HSDZAPR6JN094967 3AM4E5320NC000002 |
VA 63960PZ SC 108357PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 3121Q599CF | NM, NM | II | 1 | — | GLENDALE BREW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR0LN343489 1UYVS2530DG518722 |
IN 3973375 ME 335325ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | I037E90131 | JOHNSON CITY TN | III | 1 | — | BORGERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR0LN343489 1UYVS2530DG518722 |
IN 3973375 VA 339525TL |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | I033Y00473 | FARRAGUT TN | III | — | — | H,V. COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBHD15JLJK5272 1UYVS2537DG577041 |
VA 38109PZ VA 437858TL |
| June 23, 2026 | 4304Q4U9GT | NM, NM | I | 3 | 1 | GATORADE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR0LN343489 5V8VC5321EM404994 |
IN 3973375 VA TRLPM |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | OOSTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | I035G10233 | UNICOI TN | III | 1 | — | HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR3HN748745 1UYVS2532DG518737 |
VA 38098PZ VA 544664TM |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 0391001748 | CROSS HILL SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HCDZAPR4KL383919 1UYVS2535BG156108 |
VA 14595PZ VA 575821J |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US FIBERS | 3 | August 28, 2026 |
| ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS INC | 2 | November 18, 2025 |
| PARKDALE | 2 | February 26, 2025 |
| ASCEND PERF MATERIALS | 2 | September 12, 2024 |
| CENTRAL TEXTILES INC | 2 | June 21, 2024 |
| HOOD CONTAINER LINCOLNTON | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| GLENDALE BREW | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| BORGERS | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| H,V. COMPANY | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| GATORADE | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| CLOVER LEAF WAREHOUSE | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
29 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 6, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 31, 2006 | Cargo | On file |
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