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SMITH-CARTER LOGISTICS INC
Kearny, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 790814 · MC 353114
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-353114 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 6, 2016; first granted February 19, 1999 (27 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC353114
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0163907001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
790814
MC Number
MC-353114
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 22, 1999
Authority First Granted
February 19, 1999
Authority Reinstated
December 6, 2016
Annual Mileage
128,582 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1000 Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles B Carter
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT2
DE1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG1EN168903 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH8FN911387 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4020PH015096 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4024RH015718 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4029NH011500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | 3029003542 | NEW HAVEN, CT | II | 5 | — | CORDARO SHIPPING CO INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. |
4V4NC9TH8FN911387 5K8CG4029NH011500 |
NJ AK677Z ME 5105674 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 1162002523 | RIGHT SHOULDER, NORTH OF X25, CT | III | 1 | — | CORDARO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. |
4V4NC9TG1EN168903 5K8CG4024RH015718 |
NJ AX911U NJ S67TBN |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2024 | 1528000608 | NEW CASTLE DE | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. |
4V4NC9TG1EN168903 5K8CG4020PH015096 |
NJ AX9118 NJ TZP60S |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CORDARO SHIPPING CO INC | 1 | December 24, 2025 |
| CORDARO | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 6, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 8, 2008 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 14, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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