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Carrier profile · USDOT 542703 · MC-278232 · Updated 06/13/2026
RICHARD G SMITH
DBA R G S TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 18.4 yrLocal · 1 statesCAMPTI, LA
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-278232 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2021 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for RICHARD G SMITH
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, computed deterministically from the FMCSA record refreshed 06/13/2026.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of 06/13/2026.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 02/27/2025.
RICHARD G SMITH (USDOT 542703) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 33 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average37.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average18.2% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo37.537.5 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.4 yr
Model years 1998–2021 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARD G SMITH's USDOT number?
RICHARD G SMITH's USDOT number is 542703, and its motor carrier number is MC-278232.
Is RICHARD G SMITH authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RICHARD G SMITH is active in the FMCSA register.
What is RICHARD G SMITH's safety record?
RICHARD G SMITH has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is RICHARD G SMITH's fleet?
RICHARD G SMITH operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARD G SMITH based?
RICHARD G SMITH is based in CAMPTI, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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