Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
17 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 258275 · MC-242167 ·
R L Smith Trucking LLC
17 power unitsavg 10.6 yrMulti-region · 11 statesPINE BLUFF, AR74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-242167 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
12 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
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 258275) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 55.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 43 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 17 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 28, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 12, 2024 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 258275, and its motor carrier number is MC-242167.
Is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC has a 55.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 93 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC operates 17 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC based?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC is based in PINE BLUFF, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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