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SMITH'S SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING INC
Dekalb, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 683081 · MC 316054
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-316054 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC316054
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN025586
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683081
MC Number
MC-316054
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 1997
Authority Granted
March 18, 1997
Annual Mileage
831,963 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
197 Harvestore Drive #2, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John D Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | 5001880109 | I88, IL | III | — | — | CARMEUSE AMERICAS-BUFFINGTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DB9X47N659619 1TKP04226GW088511 |
IL P1322896 IL 620817ST |
| May 8, 2026 | 4244000135 | I-294, IL | III | — | — | OMNI SHIPPING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1XP5DB9X47N659619 5MATA4227FA030429 |
IL P1322896 IL 904225ST |
| April 13, 2026 | 5002590174 | I-88 EB, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X9LD662000 5MATA4225KX048113 |
IL P1065810 IL 661326ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | 9511004517 | CHESTERTON IN | III | 1 | — | MOUNT CARMEL STABALIZATION GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ETNYRE & C |
1XKWD49X7JJ202064 1E92989788E111178 |
IL APPLIED IL 405365ST |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 3244000161 | SARDINIA OH | III | — | — | OMNI MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XPWD49X3DD202236 5MATA4224JA044149 |
IL P993684 IL 699268ST |
| November 18, 2024 | PSC1411017 | SOUTHSIDE WV | III | 1 | — | OMNI MATERIALS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKDD49X83J384626 1TKP04224DW108847 |
IL P1001419 IL 599230ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 4, 2024 | 4069410862 | I57 SB MP 46, IL | II | — | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY RR MUSEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENS |
1XP5DB9X16D654883 1NUFT28Z6YMNA1271 |
IL P883006 IL 655384ST |
| November 1, 2024 | 4178280165 | I80, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X9LD662000 5MATA4225KX048113 |
IL P1065810 IL 661326ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 15, 2024 | 3998351961 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ETON |
3WKDD4TX0LF379563 1E92989788E111178 |
IL P973318 IL 405365ST |
| September 2, 2024 | T197017812 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE, SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X9LD662000 5MATA4225KX048113 |
IL P1065810 IL 661326ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OMNI MATERIALS | 3 | December 10, 2024 |
| SMITH SPECIALIZED HEAVY HAULING | 2 | June 17, 2024 |
| CARMEUSE AMERICAS-BUFFINGTON | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| OMNI SHIPPING | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| MOUNT CARMEL STABALIZATION GROUP | 1 | May 27, 2025 |
| TENNESSEE VALLEY RR MUSEUM | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
| CARMEUSE | 1 | May 4, 2024 |
| CADY AQUASTORE | 1 | March 18, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Semi-trailer
4
Tank
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9LD662000 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Tank · 42 ft | 5MATA4225KX048113 | 4 | — |
| Etnyre & C | Semi-trailer | 1E92989788E111178 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X47N659619 | 2 | — |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 1NUFT28Z6YMNA1271 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04224DW108847 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04226GW088511 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X83J384626 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7JJ202064 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X65R098288 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X16D654883 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X3DD202236 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD4TX0LF379563 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4224JA044149 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4227FA030429 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 1997 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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