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Carrier profile · USDOT 588711 · MC-1812027 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SMITH WELDING LLC
5 power unitsavg 11 yrLocal · 1 statesSAINT ELMO, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1812027 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · 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.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration3131 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMITH WELDING LLC (USDOT 588711) 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% 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 — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMITH WELDING LLC's USDOT number?
SMITH WELDING LLC's USDOT number is 588711, and its motor carrier number is MC-1812027.
Is SMITH WELDING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, SMITH WELDING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMITH WELDING LLC's safety record?
SMITH WELDING LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. 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 SMITH WELDING LLC's fleet?
SMITH WELDING LLC operates 5 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMITH WELDING LLC based?
SMITH WELDING LLC is based in SAINT ELMO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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