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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4161380 · MC-1599166 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
SM TRANS INC
4 power unitsavg 7.1 yrMulti-region · 10 statesINDIANAPOLIS, IN93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1599166 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
2006–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 2006–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SM TRANS INC (USDOT 4161380) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 6, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SM TRANS INC's USDOT number?
SM TRANS INC's USDOT number is 4161380, and its motor carrier number is MC-1599166.
Is SM TRANS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, SM TRANS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SM TRANS INC's safety record?
SM TRANS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SM TRANS INC's fleet?
SM TRANS INC operates 4 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SM TRANS INC based?
SM TRANS INC is based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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