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Carrier profile · USDOT 267078 · MC-157527 ·
Richard W Smith Inc
8 power unitsavg 5.6 yrLocal · 2 statesDANBORO, PA87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-157527 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHARD W SMITH INC (USDOT 267078) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Dec 26, 2002 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 20, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARD W SMITH INC's USDOT number?
RICHARD W SMITH INC's USDOT number is 267078, and its motor carrier number is MC-157527.
Is RICHARD W SMITH INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. RICHARD W SMITH INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARD W SMITH INC's safety record?
RICHARD W SMITH INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 33 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICHARD W SMITH INC's fleet?
RICHARD W SMITH INC operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARD W SMITH INC based?
RICHARD W SMITH INC is based in DANBORO, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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