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Carrier profile · USDOT 1871984 · MC-676157 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
R D SMITH LC
3 power unitsavg 3 yrRegional · 3 statesNORTH ENGLISH, IA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-676157 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.0Avg age (yr)
2021–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3 yr
Model years 2021–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R D SMITH LC (USDOT 1871984) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 6, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 27, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R D SMITH LC's USDOT number?
R D SMITH LC's USDOT number is 1871984, and its motor carrier number is MC-676157.
Is R D SMITH LC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, R D SMITH LC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R D SMITH LC's safety record?
R D SMITH LC has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 9 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: 4 federal roadside inspections 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 R D SMITH LC's fleet?
R D SMITH LC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R D SMITH LC based?
R D SMITH LC is based in NORTH ENGLISH, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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