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JAMES M SMITH
DBA: Mike Smith Trucking
Buchanan, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 683330 · MC 317846
No Safety Rating
Active 29 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-317846 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC317846
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT23604A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683330
MC Number
MC-317846
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 1997
Authority Granted
June 6, 1997
Annual Mileage
171,760 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Buchanan, GA
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL2
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEBXSP601478 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB1SP601479 | 1 | — |
| Evans-plug | Semi-trailer | 1J9H148B580003134 | 1 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 1W9S82AW3J0007089 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | 1339001350 | FINDLAY OH | III | — | — | STEEL BUILDINGS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUYDSEB1SP601479 1TTF482C0G3906439 |
GA IC964J ME 273603B |
| May 13, 2025 | 1265001059 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUYDSEBXSP601478 |
GA C807CB |
| May 6, 2025 | 1265001042 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EVANS-PLUG |
1FUYDSEB1SP601479 1J9H148B580003134 |
GA IC964J GA LE6364D |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| January 16, 2025 | 2113001570 | I-59 N 194MM, AL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALK |
1FUYDSEBXSP601478 1W9S82AW3J0007089 |
GA C807CB GA WGF845 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| March 27, 2024 | SBAB003230 | CENTRE, AL | III | — | — | SAND VALLEY LANDFILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
1FUYDSEBXSP601478 4BUBED1B6RB944156 |
GA C807CB OK CA1186 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL BUILDINGS INC. | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| SAND VALLEY LANDFILL | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 1997 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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