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STEPHEN SMITH
DBA: Interior Transporters
Commerce, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 982114 · MC 673327
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-673327 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Third Coast Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
17.4% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC673327
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $0 · Policy TC-CRO001741-25
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
982114
MC Number
MC-673327
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 4, 2001
Authority Granted
May 27, 2009
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Commerce, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
17.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
7 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA28
AZ1
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV6D4S53001 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT1EDFS5674 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2G4S61080 | 4 | — |
| 1984 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMAAL3EL026781 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR5EN029212 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV2DSBU6599 | 2 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV51521WA263048 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV51523WA263049 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV51X13GA176404 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FN5MDC23001 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FS6BDB20358 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAL8DG587319 | 1 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | UCW8001597 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2G4S61080 |
CA 54828X1 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | UCB4001535 | N/B US-101 CONEJO IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JV6D4S53001 |
CA 46196N3 |
| April 23, 2026 | UE9D001015 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | III | 1 | — | INTERIOR TRANSPORTERS | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FN5MDC23001 |
CA 66481G4 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | UF44007275 | MONUMENT BLVD X I-680, CA | III | 2 | — | JOES CUSTOM | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2G4S61080 |
CA 54828X1 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | NFHL000486 | CONEJO CVEF, CA | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMAAL3EL026781 |
CA 27932F3 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | ND6D007818 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | 2 | — | COMMERCE CARRIERS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT1EDFS5674 |
CA 17751V3 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | UEDY000681 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JV6D4S53001 |
CA 46196N3 |
| December 2, 2025 | NCVH007559 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMAAL3EL026781 |
CA 27932F3 |
| November 26, 2025 | NBGO009317 | GILROY IF, CA | II | — | — | INTERIOR TRANSPORTERS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2G4S61080 |
CA 54828X1 |
| November 3, 2025 | NECK003759 | CASTAIC CVEF, CA | I | — | — | COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JV6D4S53001 |
CA 46196N3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COOKE TRUCKING CO | 2 | November 3, 2025 |
| JOES CUSTOM | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| COMMERCE CARRIERS | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| BROOKS BROTHERS INTERIOR | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| BLACK LABEL HOME | 1 | April 13, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 14, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 27, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 15, 2009 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary | Cancellation Filed |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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