Carrier profile · USDOT 256812 · MC-181389 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC

13 power unitsavg 4.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesFARMINGTON, MO82/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-181389 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(573) 756-4883Email dispatchSMITHMOTOR.travis@gmail.com

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

Established 41 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
USDOT registration41 yr registered
No active authority
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.7 yr

Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC.

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 256812) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 9 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 13 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 23, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 256812, and its motor carrier number is MC-181389.

Is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety record?

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's fleet?

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC based?

SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is based in FARMINGTON, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.

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