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Carrier profile · USDOT 2987946 · MC-17556 · Updated 06/13/2026

SMOKING WHEELS INC

10 power unitsavg 8.2 yrMulti-region · 12 statesCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-17556 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2014–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(630) 343-5252Email dispatch18SWEETINC@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.2 yr

Model years 2014–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 9-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SMOKING WHEELS INC safe to work with?

Is SMOKING WHEELS INC safe to load? SMOKING WHEELS INC (USDOT 2987946, MC-17556) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 31 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SWSMOKING WHEELS INC 87
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Frequently asked

What is SMOKING WHEELS INC's USDOT number?

SMOKING WHEELS INC's USDOT number is 2987946, and its motor carrier number is MC-17556.

Is SMOKING WHEELS INC authorized to operate?

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

What is SMOKING WHEELS INC's safety record?

SMOKING WHEELS INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SMOKING WHEELS INC's fleet?

SMOKING WHEELS INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMOKING WHEELS INC based?

SMOKING WHEELS INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.