SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC
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5 events tracked · latest Jun 24, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Oct 1, 2025Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Sep 29, 2025Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Sep 17, 2025Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 22, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- CurrentActive surety bond on file ($10,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH CO LOGISTICS | 3014232 | (573) 756-4883 | Active |
| SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC this company | 256812 | (573) 756-4883 | Active |
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier & broker based in Farmington, Missouri. The company has been in operation for 39 years, registered with the FMCSA on 03/27/1985. The fleet consists of 13 power units and 13 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 1,341,072 miles (2024). With zero crashes across 35 inspections, SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC maintains an excellent safety record. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC has a Trust Score of 95/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
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.
Safety & Inspection Data
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.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Oct 2025 — 22 inspections, 3 resulted in out-of-service (13.6% OOS rate).
Crash Records (2)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2024 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Other/Unknown | Wet | Daylight |
| 04/10/2024 | MOCKSVILLE | NC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
25 roadside violations across 22 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (38)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 ▼ | MO | Full (Level I) | CUBA MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/29/2025 ▼ | MO | Full (Level I) | FORISTELL MO | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - |
| 09/17/2025 ▼ | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | OSCEOLA AR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/22/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | HEBRON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/25/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 MP 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/20/2025 ▼ | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | PEVELY MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/19/2025 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | FREDERICKTOWN MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/18/2025 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | DYERSBURG TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/16/2025 ▼ | TX | Full (Level I) | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 03/18/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | KIRKWOOD NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/17/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | EATON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 02/26/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH35 NB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 02/02/2025 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | LEBANON MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/23/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | WALNUT RIDGE AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/10/2024 ▼ | OK | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-40 BECKHAM POE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/06/2024 ▼ | KY | Full (Level I) | MOREHEAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/01/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US60 PAMPA SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/31/2024 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | ALLEGANY NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/18/2024 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | LEBANON MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/16/2024 ▼ | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/02/2024 ▼ | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/16/2024 ▼ | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE:IR 71 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - |
| 05/07/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-70 EB RIGHT SHOULDER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/30/2024 | NY | Full (Level I) | ALLEGANY REST AREA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/16/2024 ▼ | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAINT CLAIR MO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| 04/10/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | I 40 WEST NEAR US 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/09/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-57 N/B AT MP50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/08/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | US 52 SOUTH FORSYTH COUNTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/27/2024 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | MT. JULIET TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/06/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 59 QUEEN CITY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/08/2024 ▼ | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST. LOUIS MO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| 12/05/2023 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST. LOUIS MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/21/2023 ▼ | OK | Driver-Only (Level III) | WILL ROGERS TURNPIKE MM285 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/31/2023 ▼ | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | INTERSTATE 70 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/16/2023 ▼ | NJ | Full (Level I) | GREENWICH WB SCALE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 08/10/2023 ▼ | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | #55 I-70 WB WAYNE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/11/2023 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-24 WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP12851A | $1,000,000 | 08/05/1996 | 04/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP12851A | $1,000,000 | 08/05/1996 | 05/01/1997 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP12851A | $0 | 08/05/1996 | 04/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP12851A | $0 | 08/05/1996 | 05/01/1997 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1591080 | $0 | 06/19/1989 | 06/15/1997 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY COMPANY | 68606745 | $0 | 06/15/1997 | 06/01/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0000313 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2020 | 04/14/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0000313 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2020 | 04/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 916971001 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2019 | 04/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08630101 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2018 | 04/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF658576 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2014 | 04/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF658576 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2014 | 04/27/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8701279 | $750,000 | 04/01/2012 | 04/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8701279 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2012 | 04/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8702422 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2012 | 04/01/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8702422 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2012 | 04/27/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06630201 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2011 | 04/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06630201 | $750,000 | 04/01/2011 | 04/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06630201 | $750,000 | 04/01/2011 | 05/06/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751686-3610-101 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751686-3610-101 | $0 | 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 2508522C | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2004 | 04/01/2010 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 2508522C | $0 | 04/01/2004 | 04/01/2010 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036426 | $0 | 04/01/2002 | 05/06/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036426 | $0 | 04/01/2002 | 04/01/2004 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036426 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2002 | 05/06/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036426 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2002 | 04/01/2004 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | QTR712863 | $0 | 04/01/2000 | 04/01/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0101238 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/2000 | 04/01/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1C97523 00 | $0 | 04/01/1999 | 04/01/2000 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1E97523 00 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/1999 | 04/01/2000 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP203092 | $0 | 04/01/1997 | 04/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP203092 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/1997 | 04/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP203092 | $0 | 04/01/1997 | 04/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP203092 | $1,000,000 | 04/01/1997 | 04/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 12851A | $0 | 01/01/1991 | 08/05/1996 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 12851A | $1,000,000 | 01/01/1991 | 08/05/1996 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC181389 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 11/18/1986 | REVOKED | 12/09/2013 |
| MC181389 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/13/1987 | - | - |
| MC181389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/27/2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/15/2000 |
| MC181389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/03/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/05/2012 |
| MC181389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/03/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/05/2012 |
| MC181389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/18/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/30/2021 |
| MC181389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/18/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/30/2021 |
| MC181389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/14/1991 | - | - |
| MC181389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/07/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/04/2011 |
| MC181389 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/07/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/04/2011 |
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