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Carrier profile · USDOT 1997950 · Updated 06/13/2026

POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION

1 power unitsavg 9.4 yrRegional · 3 statesGEISMER, LA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linkspointersmith.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.4Avg age (yr)
2002–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(225) 744-4211Email dispatchgsmith@pointersmith.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 16 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
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 peersTypical

9.4 yr

Model years 2002–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 16-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION safe to work with?

Is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION safe to load? POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION (USDOT 1997950) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in GEISMER, LA, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. 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 POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION's USDOT number?

POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION's USDOT number is 1997950.

Is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION is active in the FMCSA register.

What is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION's safety record?

POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION's fleet?

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

Where is POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION based?

POINTER SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION is based in GEISMER, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.