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SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC
DBA: Smith's Towing
Erlanger, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 651682 · MC 455564
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-455564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC455564
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 8998831
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
651682
MC Number
MC-455564
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 23, 1996
Authority Granted
July 28, 2004
Annual Mileage
401,889 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1675 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raymon Wayne Smith Ii
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th 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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | KY | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 13, 2024 | KY | — | 1 | — | 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
IN7
KY4
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
3
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD40X5HD407686 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6AN5NDF03715 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1N9SD5324XA170230 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSX7TX4DD182749 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GN4LEE49621 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GN8NDA15758 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GY8JEB43965 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9SS463710 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXNJ477215 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 9761004799 | WARREN IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSX7TX4DD182749 |
KY A95043 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 7250001727 | WEST HARRISON IN | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSX7TX4DD182749 |
KY A95043 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 7250001654 | WEST HARRISON IN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6AN5NDF03715 |
KY A4F088 |
| September 19, 2025 | 3253000700 | WILMINGTON OH | II | 1 | — | KERRY NISSAN | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GN8NDA15758 |
KY F0V661 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | 4415008939 | PLAINFIELD IN | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML9SS463710 |
KY R1X307 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | 6665006448 | GUILFORD IN | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSX7TX4DD182749 |
KY A95043 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | 8105006301 | LAWRENCEBURG IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBD40X5HD407686 1N9SD5324XA170230 |
KY A99042 KY G7Y863 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 10, 2025 | 7211005776 | GREENSBURG IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT NUTTALL TR |
1XPBD40X5HD407686 1N9SD5324XA170230 |
KY A99042 KY G7Y863 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | B913000803 | HEBRON, KY | I | 3 | 2 | SMITH'S HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXNJ477215 |
KY A86596 |
| 393.71H10 | OOSNo or Improper safety chains for towbar | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 20, 2025 | B917000123 | HEBRON, KY | I | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GY8JEB43965 |
KY 856636 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 387.303B4 | No copy of certificate of registration | |||||||||
| 392.2-ML | Failure to Maintain Lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KERRY NISSAN | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 6, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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