Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 718889 · MC-355329 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Rod Smith Trucking Inc
3 power unitsavg 7.2 yrRegional · 3 statesBILLINGS, MT50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-355329 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · 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.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 2012–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC (USDOT 718889) 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 common 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 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 26, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 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 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 16, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 5, 2001 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 718889, and its motor carrier number is MC-355329.
Is ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC's safety record?
ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 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 ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC's fleet?
ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC operates 3 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC based?
ROD SMITH TRUCKING INC is based in BILLINGS, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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