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Carrier profile · USDOT 4129528 · MC-1581027 · Updated 06/13/2026

SMS CARRIER INC

6 power unitsavg 5.3 yrRegional · 6 statesFREMONT, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1581027 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2017–2023 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

No reported crashesNo active operating authority
Operating authority2 yr active
since 2023
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo14.3%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.3 yr

Model years 2017–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 2-yr authority, 14% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is SMS CARRIER INC safe to work with?

Is SMS CARRIER INC safe to load? SMS CARRIER INC (USDOT 4129528, MC-1581027) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FREMONT, CA, operating 6 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (76/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. 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 SMS CARRIER INC's USDOT number?

SMS CARRIER INC's USDOT number is 4129528, and its motor carrier number is MC-1581027.

Is SMS CARRIER INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SMS CARRIER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMS CARRIER INC's safety record?

SMS CARRIER INC has a 14.3% 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 76/100 (tier: review).

How big is SMS CARRIER INC's fleet?

SMS CARRIER INC operates 6 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMS CARRIER INC based?

SMS CARRIER INC is based in FREMONT, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.