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DONALD DUANE SMITH
DBA: Smith Trucking
Cohasset, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 687396 · MC 562136
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-562136 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC562136
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CID 1016150
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
687396
MC Number
MC-562136
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 30, 1997
Authority Reinstated
August 6, 2010
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Cohasset, MN
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYB7WL783304 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | 0574000178 | COHASSET MN | I | 5 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUYDZYB7WL783304 |
MN YCB3020 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 16, 2024 | 0065000070 | PALISADE MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDDU9X57J156542 4B9BKDL26RH054656 |
MN YTC4451 MN 9794STZ |
| February 14, 2024 | 00YH005480 | PALISADE, MN | II | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TRLR |
1XKDDU9X57J156542 4B9BKDL26RH054656 |
MN YTC4451 MN 9794STZ |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 6, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 29, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 1, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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