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Carrier profile · USDOT 431984 · MC-540640 · Updated Jun 22, 2026
GEORGE E SMITH
DBA SMITTY'S WELDING
3 power unitsLocal · 1 statesFITHIAN, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-540640 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2015 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 22, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 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 peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GEORGE E SMITH (USDOT 431984) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 22, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 22, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 30, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 22, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 22, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 22, 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 Jun 22, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 16, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GEORGE E SMITH's USDOT number?
GEORGE E SMITH's USDOT number is 431984, and its motor carrier number is MC-540640.
Is GEORGE E SMITH authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-22, GEORGE E SMITH is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GEORGE E SMITH's safety record?
GEORGE E SMITH has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 1 federal roadside inspection in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is GEORGE E SMITH's fleet?
GEORGE E SMITH operates 3 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GEORGE E SMITH based?
GEORGE E SMITH is based in FITHIAN, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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