Carrier profile · USDOT 1738509 · MC-722674 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

SMART BEVERAGES INC

DBA JLS EXPRESS

5 power unitsavg 10 yrRegional · 4 statesVALPARAISO, IN68/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-722674 INACTIVE
Verified linksjlsexpress.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2018 · vPIC
Call dispatch(516) 330-6614Email dispatchJOE@JLSEXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 18 yearsNo active operating authority
USDOT registration18 yr registered
No active authority
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo66.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10 yr

Model years 2008–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for SMART BEVERAGES INC.

SMART BEVERAGES INC (USDOT 1738509) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is SMART BEVERAGES INC's USDOT number?

SMART BEVERAGES INC's USDOT number is 1738509, and its motor carrier number is MC-722674.

Is SMART BEVERAGES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SMART BEVERAGES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMART BEVERAGES INC's safety record?

SMART BEVERAGES INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is SMART BEVERAGES INC's fleet?

SMART BEVERAGES INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMART BEVERAGES INC based?

SMART BEVERAGES INC is based in VALPARAISO, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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