Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3493833 · MC-1150809 ·
Dale Edward Smith
DBA DNS TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 12.8 yrLocal · 2 statesTRENTON, GA82/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1150809 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.8 yr
Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
DALE EDWARD SMITH (USDOT 3493833) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 13, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DALE EDWARD SMITH's USDOT number?
DALE EDWARD SMITH's USDOT number is 3493833, and its motor carrier number is MC-1150809.
Is DALE EDWARD SMITH authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. DALE EDWARD SMITH is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DALE EDWARD SMITH's safety record?
DALE EDWARD SMITH has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is DALE EDWARD SMITH's fleet?
DALE EDWARD SMITH operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DALE EDWARD SMITH based?
DALE EDWARD SMITH is based in TRENTON, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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