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SMF INC
500 TERNES DRIVE, MONROE, MI, 48162
CARRIER & BROKER
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Due-diligence certificate
27
Power Units
38
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
43
Inspections
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Public record
5 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 4
- Jul 30, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 27, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jul 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jul 17, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameSMF INC
DOT Number213318
MC Number160899
Entity TypeCarrier & Broker
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationMonroe, Michigan
Added05/28/1982
MCS-15007/14/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address500 TERNES DRIVE, MONROE, MI, 48162
Mailing Address500 TERNES DRIVE, MONROE, MI, 48162
Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85
Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.
Bond StatusActive
On File (FMCSA)$75,000
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/14/2026
Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)
Last checked09/09/2026
TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)
Surety / TrusteeCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Filings on record7
Bond history
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYsince Sep 15, 2024 · active
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYSep 2024 to Nov 2024 · CANCELLED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYSep 2023 to Sep 2024 · replaced
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANYOct 2013 to Sep 2023 · replaced
WESTERN SURETY CO.Mar 2004 to Oct 2013 · replaced
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.Mar 1996 to Mar 2004 · CANCELLED
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Watch this brokerOperating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC160899
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating43 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 2.18 · 5 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .58 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 4.39 · 10 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,341,065 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
38
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
38
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS31.3% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerYes
Last Review11/09/2010
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/14/2026
CompanyCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #CA250162
Last checked09/09/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier & Broker
Fleet27 units
Drivers38
Mileage1,341,065 mi
Operating43 years
MCS-15007/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total27
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total16
Out of Service5
OOS Rate31.3%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 11/09/2010 | Rated: 10/08/1998
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
2 · 0 OOS -
2024
18 · 6 OOS ▲
2025
13 · 2 OOS ▼
2026
10 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
No crashes on record.
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 29 inspections, 3 resulted in out-of-service (10.3% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
4 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
27 roadside violations across 29 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving
8 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
5 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (43)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 MM 59 NORTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/27/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | VAN WERT OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/22/2026 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/17/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/13/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/25/2026 | NM | Full (Level I) | NM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2026 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MEMPHIS TN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/01/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB I-94 @ MERRIMAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2026 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | JASPER FL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/09/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | FINDLAY OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/03/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/01/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | LONDON | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/01/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | S/B M-53 @ 28 MILE RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/28/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEYMOUR IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/19/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/22/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | TERRE HAUTE IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/21/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | VERMILION OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/08/2025 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-80 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NB I-275 @ CANTON REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/11/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | NB I-275 @ US-12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/06/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | TROY OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/20/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/19/2024 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEW CAMBRIA MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/16/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/28/2024 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/27/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I75 SB AT WEST RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/17/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/23/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-94 W/B @ VINING | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/21/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB-I-94 @ MICHIGAN AVE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHICKAMING TWS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/01/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | EB SCALE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2024 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | STEELE MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | FISHERS IN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/12/2024 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | STEELE MO | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/28/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB-I-94 @ SCHAEFER RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/25/2023 | MI | Full (Level I) | ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections30
Unsafe Driving
5 viols
HOS Compliance
3 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
10 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002311 | $750,000 | 12/01/2022 | 08/31/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509052 | $750,000 | 12/01/2021 | 12/01/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF658565 | $750,000 | 12/01/2013 | 01/04/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF658565 | $750,000 | 12/01/2013 | 12/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2811N469 | $0 | 12/01/2010 | 11/27/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035348 | $750,000 | 12/01/2006 | 12/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035348 | $750,000 | 12/01/2006 | 01/01/2014 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97906295 DET | $0 | 12/01/2003 | 12/01/2010 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-020109 | $0 | 12/01/2002 | 12/26/2003 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-020109 | $0 | 12/01/2002 | 12/01/2003 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035348 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/2001 | 12/01/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 10808544426 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/2000 | 12/01/2001 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 661-21-98 | $0 | 12/01/2000 | 12/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080854426 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/1999 | 12/01/2000 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080862381 | $0 | 12/01/1999 | 01/03/2001 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P 70 DXI80339197 | $0 | 12/01/1995 | 12/01/1999 | Cancelled |
| 91 | BIPD | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | S70 DXA80155487 | $0 | 12/01/1995 | 12/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 250915902 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/1994 | 12/01/1995 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM021012088 | $0 | 12/01/1993 | 12/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1090984 | $0 | 10/01/2013 | 09/15/2023 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB240046 | $0 | 09/15/2024 | 11/15/2024 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB240046 | $0 | 09/15/2024 | 09/15/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240156 | $1,000,000 | 09/15/2024 | 09/15/2025 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB230029 | $0 | 09/15/2023 | 09/15/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230145 | $1,000,000 | 09/15/2023 | 09/15/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002311 | $750,000 | 08/31/2023 | 09/15/2023 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929320436 | $0 | 03/23/2004 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 141968899 | $0 | 03/23/1996 | 03/23/2004 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) | BNS1475417 | $0 | 03/23/1995 | 03/23/1996 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC160899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/13/1982 | - | - |
| MC160899 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | 12/03/1993 | - | - |
| MC160899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | 12/03/1993 | - | - |
| MC160899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 |
| MC160899 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 |
| MC160899 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 |
| MC160899 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/04/1988 | - | - |
| MC160899 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC160899 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC160899 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC160899 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 04/10/1995 | - | - |
| MC160899 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/27/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/30/2004 |
| MC160899 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/13/1984 | - | - |
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