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Carrier profile · USDOT 256812 · MC-181389 · Updated 06/13/2026

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC

13 power unitsavg 4.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesFARMINGTON, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-181389 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(573) 756-4883Email dispatchSMITHMOTOR.travis@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 41 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.7 yr

Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 41-yr authority, 22% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC safe to work with?

Is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC safe to load? SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 256812, MC-181389) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FARMINGTON, MO, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 38 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), 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
SMSMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC 82
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 22.2% 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 82/100 (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 9 states.

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