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Carrier profile · USDOT 63417 · MC-99735 · Updated 07/18/2026

SMITH & WATERS INC

23 power unitsavg 14.2 yrMulti-region · 8 statesHODGES, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-99735 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkssmith-waters.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(864) 456-7421Email dispatchmarkh@smith-waters.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.2 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 52-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SMITH & WATERS INC safe to work with?

Is SMITH & WATERS INC safe to load? SMITH & WATERS INC (USDOT 63417, MC-99735) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HODGES, SC, operating 23 power units and 18 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 96 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is SMITH & WATERS INC's USDOT number?

SMITH & WATERS INC's USDOT number is 63417, and its motor carrier number is MC-99735.

Is SMITH & WATERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, SMITH & WATERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMITH & WATERS INC's safety record?

SMITH & WATERS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 96 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is SMITH & WATERS INC's fleet?

SMITH & WATERS INC operates 23 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMITH & WATERS INC based?

SMITH & WATERS INC is based in HODGES, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.