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Carrier profile · USDOT 4221129 · MC-1794877 · Updated Aug 2, 2026
JAMES SMITH LLC
9 power unitsavg 8.3 yrRegional · 3 statesMOUNT STERLING, KY82/100
NO OPERATING AUTHORITYMC-1794877 NO AUTHORITY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.3Avg age (yr)
2009–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Out-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
USDOT registration22 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 2009–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES SMITH LLC (USDOT 4221129) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 2, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 2, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 24, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES SMITH LLC's USDOT number?
JAMES SMITH LLC's USDOT number is 4221129, and its motor carrier number is MC-1794877.
Is JAMES SMITH LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 2, 2026, JAMES SMITH LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES SMITH LLC's safety record?
JAMES SMITH LLC has a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 JAMES SMITH LLC's fleet?
JAMES SMITH LLC operates 9 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES SMITH LLC based?
JAMES SMITH LLC is based in MOUNT STERLING, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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