Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4020779 · MC-1516508 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
SMG TRANSPORT LLC
2 power unitsavg 20.5 yrLocal · 2 statesSAN DIEGO, CA86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1516508 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
20.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
20.5 yr
Model years 1998–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMG TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4020779) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 4, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMG TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
SMG TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 4020779, and its motor carrier number is MC-1516508.
Is SMG TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, SMG TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMG TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
SMG TRANSPORT LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 20 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMG TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
SMG TRANSPORT LLC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMG TRANSPORT LLC based?
SMG TRANSPORT LLC is based in SAN DIEGO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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