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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 258275 · MC-242167 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
R L Smith Trucking LLC
17 power unitsavg 10 yrMulti-region · 12 statesPINE BLUFF, AR86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-242167 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo36.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 258275) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed 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 SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 49 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 17 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 28, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 12, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 258275, and its motor carrier number is MC-242167.
Is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC has a 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 86 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC operates 17 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC based?
R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC is based in PINE BLUFF, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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