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Carrier profile · USDOT 3047571 · MC-48115 · Updated 07/18/2026

SMS FREIGHT LLC

573 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 6 statesMELVINDALE, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-48115 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
573Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(313) 399-0998Email dispatchsmsfreight17@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority8 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo41.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

573 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2012–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

8 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 8-yr authority, 42% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SMS FREIGHT LLC safe to work with?

Is SMS FREIGHT LLC safe to load? SMS FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3047571, MC-48115) is an active leasing/lessor-pool motor carrier based in MELVINDALE, MI, operating 573 power units and 563 drivers. Operating authority has been active 8 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 25 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 41.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
SFSMS FREIGHT LLC 86
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Frequently asked

What is SMS FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?

SMS FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3047571, and its motor carrier number is MC-48115.

Is SMS FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, SMS FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMS FREIGHT LLC's safety record?

SMS FREIGHT LLC has a 41.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SMS FREIGHT LLC's fleet?

SMS FREIGHT LLC operates 573 power units and 563 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMS FREIGHT LLC based?

SMS FREIGHT LLC is based in MELVINDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.