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Carrier profile · USDOT 3827162 · MC-1386999 · Updated 06/30/2026
SMOOTH ROADS LLC
DBA RISING STAR FREIGHT
5 power unitsavg 0.5 yrRegional · 3 statesWESTERVILLE, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1386999 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
0.5Avg age (yr)
2025–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Not enough inspection history to rate3 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.
Operating authority44 yr active
since 2022Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
0.5 yr
Model years 2025–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is SMOOTH ROADS LLC safe to work with?
Is SMOOTH ROADS LLC safe to load? SMOOTH ROADS LLC (USDOT 3827162, MC-1386999) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WESTERVILLE, OH, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 4 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a 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. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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Frequently asked
What is SMOOTH ROADS LLC's USDOT number?
SMOOTH ROADS LLC's USDOT number is 3827162, and its motor carrier number is MC-1386999.
Is SMOOTH ROADS LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, SMOOTH ROADS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMOOTH ROADS LLC's safety record?
SMOOTH ROADS LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 SMOOTH ROADS LLC's fleet?
SMOOTH ROADS LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMOOTH ROADS LLC based?
SMOOTH ROADS LLC is based in WESTERVILLE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.