Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 256812 · MC-181389 ·
Smith Motor Freight Inc
13 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesFARMINGTON, MO75/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-181389 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4 yr
Model years 2014–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
5 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 256812) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 23, 2012 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 256812, and its motor carrier number is MC-181389.
Is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety record?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's fleet?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC based?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is based in FARMINGTON, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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