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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2368130 · MC-812154 · Updated 06/13/2026
BIG SMITH INC
DBA SMITH AUTO TRANSPORT
34 power unitsMulti-region · 13 statesSTRAFFORD, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-812154 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 14 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2013.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 50 inspections.
Operating authority1313 yr active
since 2013Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityStable
13 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is BIG SMITH INC safe to work with?
Is BIG SMITH INC safe to load? BIG SMITH INC (USDOT 2368130, MC-812154) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in STRAFFORD, MO, operating 34 power units and 34 drivers. Operating authority has been active 13 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 50 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BSBIG SMITH INC 94
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Frequently asked
What is BIG SMITH INC's USDOT number?
BIG SMITH INC's USDOT number is 2368130, and its motor carrier number is MC-812154.
Is BIG SMITH INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, BIG SMITH INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BIG SMITH INC's safety record?
BIG SMITH INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 50 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BIG SMITH INC's fleet?
BIG SMITH INC operates 34 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BIG SMITH INC based?
BIG SMITH INC is based in STRAFFORD, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.