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Carrier profile · USDOT 1766398

JAMES SMITH

DBA JAMES ASPHALT

1 power unitsavg 27 yrLocal · 1 statesPONTIAC, MI
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
27.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2000 · vPIC
Call dispatch(248) 821-4678Email dispatchjamespaving@hotmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 18 yearsMCS-150 census data outdated
Operating authority18 yr active
since 2008
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

27 yr

Model years 1998–2000 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 18-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — unrated.Full read

Is JAMES SMITH safe to work with?

Is JAMES SMITH safe to load? JAMES SMITH (USDOT 1766398) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in PONTIAC, MI, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is JAMES SMITH's USDOT number?

JAMES SMITH's USDOT number is 1766398.

Is JAMES SMITH authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JAMES SMITH is active in the FMCSA register.

What is JAMES SMITH's safety record?

JAMES SMITH has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 50/100 (tier: unknown).

How big is JAMES SMITH's fleet?

JAMES SMITH operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES SMITH based?

JAMES SMITH is based in PONTIAC, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.