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Carrier profile · USDOT 154913 · MC-175233 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
James R Smith Trucking Co Inc
48 power unitsavg 10 yrNational · 16 statesCULLMAN, AL63/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-175233 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
40 observed · MCS-150
44Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo29.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC (USDOT 154913) has a Vektor safety score of 63/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 31 vehicle-level and 61 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 48 power units and 50 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 1, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 26, 2001 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's USDOT number?
JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's USDOT number is 154913, and its motor carrier number is MC-175233.
Is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's safety record?
JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC has a 29.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 106 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC's fleet?
JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC operates 48 power units and 50 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC based?
JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC is based in CULLMAN, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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