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Carrier profile · USDOT 3482163 · MC-1143210 · Updated 06/13/2026
SMITH EXPRESS INC
7 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 19 statesMINNEAPOLIS, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1143210 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2010–2026 · vPIC
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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 file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 31 inspections.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.17.1 %
▼ 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
5.7 yr
Model years 2010–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is SMITH EXPRESS INC safe to work with?
Is SMITH EXPRESS INC safe to load? SMITH EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3482163, MC-1143210) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN, operating 7 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 31 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 7.1% (below 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 (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is SMITH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SMITH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3482163, and its motor carrier number is MC-1143210.
Is SMITH EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, SMITH EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMITH EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SMITH EXPRESS INC has a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMITH EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SMITH EXPRESS INC operates 7 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMITH EXPRESS INC based?
SMITH EXPRESS INC is based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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