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SMITH-CARGO TRANSPORTATION LLC
Riverview, FL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 929285 · MC 400706
Active
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-400706 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
20.7% OOS · 88 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- 88 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC400706
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
929285
MC Number
MC-400706
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 29, 2001
Authority Granted
June 27, 2005
Annual Mileage
3,100,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Riverview, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
88
Driver Inspections
53
Vehicle Inspections
54
Out-of-Service Violations
31
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance78
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service44
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
20.7% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
10 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 20, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 6, 2024 | GA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL21
NM13
CA11
AZ8
CO3
KY2
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (81)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~38
of 77 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~43
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
40
Tractor
34
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6AV29DAB4168 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XGSGN1961 | 4 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X9WJ787936 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ290720 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3HSHU3904 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSMJ0235 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320HM708046 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328LT011545 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329KT905844 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL295558 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 81 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EP985013 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ260322 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52FSGK2873 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XFSGB1387 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSHU6583 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSNK3061 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNS5963 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN190700 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GHX6N420443 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV0H4S66148 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2F4S58324 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV9F4S59292 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321JM802801 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LT011525 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LT011556 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326LT012452 | 2 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | 10000000000000000 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG72PJ03593 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBGXCLBN4144 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0CSBD7174 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0JLJY3225 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626RJ544296 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620KJ130940 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624FJ649656 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627JK282383 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0629FJ649605 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJSJR6DJ351297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL125193 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2KL125082 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL185827 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL125093 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL912322 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532DXGL942322 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95348E522043 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L7836614 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L7836615 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EP985014 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EP012709 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FU280503 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537P3883040 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L7836613 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKYD49X8LJ41895 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2LD661545 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0ED233414 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8HD356916 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53FSGJ4703 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55ESFS4483 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56GSHG7038 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSHL8224 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3NSMT0564 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKE4233 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNK3067 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJR0977 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4MSMS4693 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE2JDJP7020 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0KR112562 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C25T169014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKR112276 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2SS010132 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8SS010135 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1PN515776 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0KN205439 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322HM708047 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LT012478 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324LT011123 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326LT010586 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327LT011052 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327LT011536 | 1 | — |
| Vanguard | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC5328IT010573 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328LT012470 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329JM802982 | 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 (88)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | V262304445 | IH10 EB AT ENTRY RAM, TX | II | 6 | — | SUN PACIFIC SHIPPERS LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55ESFS4483 1UYVS2537FU280503 |
FL XE097S FL QB89IR |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 3, 2025 | I5Z1771852 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 2 | 1 | BUS CLIMATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR4NSNK3061 1JJV532D9PL295558 |
IN 3622637 FL QA70QF |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 24, 2025 | NFGW000036 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 3 | 1 | BADGER INGRIDENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR4NSNK3061 1JJV532D9PL295558 |
IN 3622637 FL QA70QF |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 15, 2025 | UEEP000254 | SR-99 S/B S OF SANDY MUSH RD, CA | III | 1 | — | DICALITE MINERALS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6PSNS5963 1UYVS2537P3883040 |
IN 3327862 IN PC88812 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | 1507000694 | HOBE SOUND FL, US | I | 2 | 1 | LOWE'S | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2F4S58324 |
FL 91400Z |
| 393.42A-BM-SA | OOSBrake - Missing on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 11, 2025 | 3145008557 | ORLANDO FL | II | 3 | 1 | HONEYBEE FOODS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV9F4S59292 |
FL CC30TT |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | V251775859 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE, TX | I | — | — | 240 DEEN STILL RD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLD5XGSGN1961 5V8VC5328LT012470 |
FL XC448C ME 3914794 |
| February 3, 2025 | 3191006849 | PUNTA GORDA FL | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV9F4S59292 |
FL CC30TT |
| February 3, 2025 | NDKS009867 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | — | — | U HAUL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLD52FSGK2873 1JJV532D0KL125193 |
FL XE522B TN U968407 |
| January 29, 2025 | CV44395394 | EDDYVILLE, KY | III | 2 | — | BAY STATE MILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR4KSKE4233 5V8VC5326LT012452 |
FL DF62AA ME 3914776 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHAUL | 4 | February 3, 2025 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS INC | 3 | December 7, 2024 |
| INNOVAIR CORP | 3 | July 11, 2024 |
| ISHARED | 3 | June 22, 2024 |
| MADICO | 2 | January 28, 2025 |
| ITW | 2 | December 16, 2024 |
| KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN | 2 | October 12, 2024 |
| SKECHERS | 2 | January 10, 2024 |
| SUN PACIFIC SHIPPERS LP | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| BUS CLIMATE | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| BADGER INGRIDENTS | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
| DICALITE MINERALS CORP | 1 | March 15, 2025 |
39 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 25, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 18, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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