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BIG SMITH INC

DBA SMITH AUTO TRANSPORT

USDOT 2368130 · MC-812154 · 851 W EVERGREEN, STRAFFORD, MO 65757

94Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated July 31, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Multiple injury crashes — 6 crashes involving injuries are on record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 14 years — Operating authority has been on file since 2013.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 50 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
None
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Not rated
Authority age
13 yr
Registered
2013-01-07
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(417) 485-4208
Email
tj@smithautotransport.com
Website
smithautotransport.com
Address
851 W EVERGREEN, STRAFFORD, MO 65757

Fleet

Power units
34
Drivers
34
Observed units
0
Avg fleet age

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
14.3% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
37
Crashes
2
Fatal crashes
0
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving2.2453%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.3944%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness00%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance1.3811%Vektor est.