Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 357128 ·
L J Smith Inc
9 power unitsavg 10.2 yrRegional · 3 statesBOWERSTON, OH96/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 1997–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
15 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
L J SMITH INC (USDOT 357128) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. 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 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 3 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 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 16, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 29, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L J SMITH INC's USDOT number?
L J SMITH INC's USDOT number is 357128.
Is L J SMITH INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. L J SMITH INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is L J SMITH INC's safety record?
L J SMITH INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 26 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is L J SMITH INC's fleet?
L J SMITH INC operates 9 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L J SMITH INC based?
L J SMITH INC is based in BOWERSTON, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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