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Carrier profile · USDOT 2742373 · Updated 06/13/2026

RICHARD D SMITH

DBA BAY AREA TREE SPECIALISTS

0 power unitsavg 9.4 yrLocal · 1 statesSAN JOSE, CA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.4Avg age (yr)
2013–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(650) 562-3636

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 11 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority11 yr active
since 2015
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 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

Small fleet

0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.4 yr

Model years 2013–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 11-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is RICHARD D SMITH safe to work with?

Is RICHARD D SMITH safe to load? RICHARD D SMITH (USDOT 2742373) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, operating 0 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 28 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. 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
RDRICHARD D SMITH 81
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Frequently asked

What is RICHARD D SMITH's USDOT number?

RICHARD D SMITH's USDOT number is 2742373.

Is RICHARD D SMITH authorized to operate?

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

What is RICHARD D SMITH's safety record?

RICHARD D SMITH has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is RICHARD D SMITH's fleet?

RICHARD D SMITH operates 0 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RICHARD D SMITH based?

RICHARD D SMITH is based in SAN JOSE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.