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Carrier profile · USDOT 352712 · Updated 06/13/2026

S M SMITH & SONS INC

11 power unitsavg 15.6 yrLocal · 2 statesMIDLAND, NC
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(704) 545-4177

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 37 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageFatal crash on record
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1989
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.6 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 37-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is S M SMITH & SONS INC safe to work with?

Is S M SMITH & SONS INC safe to load? S M SMITH & SONS INC (USDOT 352712) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MIDLAND, NC, operating 11 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 39 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SMS M SMITH & SONS INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is S M SMITH & SONS INC's USDOT number?

S M SMITH & SONS INC's USDOT number is 352712.

Is S M SMITH & SONS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, S M SMITH & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is S M SMITH & SONS INC's safety record?

S M SMITH & SONS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 39 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is S M SMITH & SONS INC's fleet?

S M SMITH & SONS INC operates 11 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is S M SMITH & SONS INC based?

S M SMITH & SONS INC is based in MIDLAND, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.