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Carrier profile · USDOT 154913 · MC-175233 · Updated 06/13/2026

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC

48 power unitsavg 10.1 yrNational · 16 statesCULLMAN, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-175233 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksjamesrsmith.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
47Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(256) 739-1408Email dispatchjustin@jamesrsmith.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Established 52 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal7
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.1 yr

Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC safe to work with?

Is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC safe to load? JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC (USDOT 154913, MC-175233) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CULLMAN, AL, operating 48 power units and 50 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 106 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (63/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
JRJAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC 63
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Frequently asked

What is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's USDOT number?

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's USDOT number is 154913, and its motor carrier number is MC-175233.

Is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's safety record?

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 106 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's fleet?

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC operates 48 power units and 50 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC based?

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC is based in CULLMAN, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.