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Company CheckSMH TRUCKING OF OHIO INC · DOT 2108528
900 FRANK RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43223
DOT# 2108528 MC# 735217 Columbus, Ohio 15 years
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12
Power Units
12
Drivers
3
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
31
Inspections
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Public record

7 events tracked · latest Apr 17, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓
Safety & compliance 7
  • Apr 17, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
  • Apr 8, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
  • Mar 16, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Feb 25, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
  • Feb 5, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Jan 5, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Dec 1, 2024
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameSMH TRUCKING OF OHIO INC
DOT Number2108528
MC Number735217
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationColumbus, Ohio
Added01/05/2011
MCS-15004/28/2026

Contact Details

Phone(614) 867-8272
Email[email protected]
Physical Address900 FRANK RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43223
Mailing Address900 FRANK RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43223

Other Companies at This Address

Address900 FRANK RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43223
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common — many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
3
Others here
4
Distinct phones
2
Active
CompanyDOTPhoneStatus
LALA EXPRESS LLC3163530(303) 668-1654Active
SMH TRUCKING OF OHIO INC this company2108528(614) 867-8272Active
JEFFERY BRYAN HOFFMAN1276712(614) 274-1980Inactive
MARK S HUNTER1407072(614) 452-3482Inactive
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC735217
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating15 years

Company Overview

SMH TRUCKING OF OHIO INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Columbus, Ohio. The company has been in operation for 15 years, registered with the FMCSA on 01/05/2011. The fleet consists of 12 power units and 12 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 488,562 miles (2023). 3 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 31 inspections are on file. Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates exceed the national average, which may indicate compliance concerns. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, SMH TRUCKING OF OHIO INC has a Trust Score of 86/100 (Excellent).

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 11.08 · 14 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .13 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 1.93 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 8.72 · 7 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage488,562 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

12
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
12
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Driver OOS14.3% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS40.0% avg 20.7%

Insurance

Amount$750,000
Type91X
Effective04/29/2026
CompanyUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
Policy #URG-04358

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet12 units
Drivers12
Mileage488,562 mi
Operating15 years
MCS-15004/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away2
Driver Inspections
Total21
Out of Service3
OOS Rate14.3%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total10
Out of Service4
OOS Rate40.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average

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
4 · 0 OOS —
2024
7 · 2 OOS ▲
2025
11 · 4 OOS ▲
2026
6 · 1 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
0 crashes —
2024
1 crash ▲
2025
0 crashes ▼
2026
2 crashes ▲
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 Apr 2026 — 21 inspections, 6 resulted in out-of-service (28.6% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 3 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 5 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (3)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score — older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
02/05/2026 SECAUCUS NJ 0 0 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight
01/05/2026 LEBANON TN 0 0 1 2 Other/Unknown Dry Dawn
12/01/2024 PENN TOWNSHIP PA 0 3 1 2 Clear Dry Dawn

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

76 roadside violations across 21 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 40 violations · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving 29 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness 5 violations · 3 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 2 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 (28)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
04/17/2026 PA Full (Level I) BETHEL TOWNSHIP PA 2 0 1 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
04/08/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) CLOVERDALE IN 2 0 1 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
03/16/2026 TN Driver-Only (Level III) LEBANON TN 2 1 2 1 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/25/2026 FL Driver-Only (Level III) PENSACOLA FL 3 0 2 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
01/09/2026 PA Walk-Around (Level II) MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS PA 2 0 0 0 2 0 - ▲Detail
01/05/2026 TN Full (Level I) LEBANON TN 7 0 2 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
12/30/2025 OH Driver-Only (Level III) BOWLING GREEN OH 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/14/2025 WV Walk-Around (Level II) MIAMI WV 2 0 2 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/21/2025 PA Full (Level I) SR 476 MM A57.2 LEHIGH VALLEY 16 2 1 1 15 1 - ▲Detail
10/04/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 NB 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/01/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH-30 MM 187 WB 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/10/2025 GA Full (Level I) SPARKS GA 14 2 0 0 0 2 - ▲Detail
09/09/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I 75 NB 5MM 2 0 2 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/06/2025 MI Full (Level I) US-23 NB AT MM 25 4 1 1 0 3 1 - ▲Detail
07/25/2025 MI Driver-Only (Level III) US-23 NB AT 5MM 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/01/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/26/2025 AR Driver-Only (Level III) WIDENER AR 3 1 0 1 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/02/2024 PA Walk-Around (Level II) ON I76 E 2461 FEET EAST OF LEB 7 1 0 0 3 1 - ▲Detail
09/26/2024 KY Driver-Only (Level III) LONDON 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/07/2024 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ROADSIDE 4 0 1 0 3 0 - ▲Detail
07/11/2024 PA Driver-Only (Level III) ON I80 W MM 297.3 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/26/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 2 1 2 1 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/03/2024 PA Driver-Only (Level III) PA 576 TPKE EAST, EXIT TO WEST 2 0 1 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
03/27/2024 PA Driver-Only (Level III) SR-100 NORTH OF SHIPLEY ROAD 2 0 1 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
12/20/2023 MI Driver-Only (Level III) I-75 SB AT 1 MM 2 0 2 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/11/2023 GA Walk-Around (Level II) HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR 1 0 0 0 1 0 - ▲Detail
12/01/2023 OH Walk-Around (Level II) ROADSIDE INSPECTION 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/15/2023 PA Driver-Only (Level III) I-80 WB @ MM 295.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections21
Unsafe Driving 14 viols
HOS Compliance 2 viols
Driver Fitness 4 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 7 viols

Out of Service Orders (2)

OOS DateReasonStatusRescind Date
2012-08-06 New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact ACTIVE 2012-09-18
2011-06-02 New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact ACTIVE 2011-07-02

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$1,000,00012/13/201307/10/2014Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$012/09/201507/16/2016Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$011/09/201703/13/2018Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$011/09/201602/09/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0185402001$750,00011/05/202104/21/2022Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS019631$750,00010/30/201201/30/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00010/23/202004/17/2021Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199516655$1,000,00010/22/201311/27/2013Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$010/13/201611/09/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1801993$1,000,00009/25/201211/01/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1801993$750,00009/19/201209/25/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00047$750,00009/15/201103/12/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT08414A$1,000,00009/11/202303/08/2024Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT08414A$1,000,00009/11/202303/06/2024Replaced
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$009/08/201711/09/2017Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$009/08/201610/13/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199516655$1,000,00008/21/201310/22/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.231911001$750,00007/27/201802/28/2019Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00007/19/201901/23/2020Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$007/16/201609/08/2016Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$007/11/201709/08/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$1,000,00007/10/201402/18/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.231911001$750,00006/23/201807/27/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00011$750,00006/13/201109/06/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA965307888$750,00006/12/202309/09/2023Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00047$750,00005/29/201209/15/2012Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$005/16/201707/11/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA948756607$750,00004/30/202109/29/2021Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00004/27/202010/23/2020Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.231911001$750,00004/27/201806/23/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00004/17/201907/19/2019Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00011$750,00004/11/201106/13/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199516655$1,000,00003/23/201308/21/2013Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$003/13/201804/27/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00047$750,00003/12/201205/29/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00047$750,00003/12/201206/11/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COWHI01000003153-00$750,00003/06/202405/09/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.231911001$750,00002/28/201904/17/2019Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$002/18/201512/09/2015Cancelled
91BIPDOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199519367$002/09/201705/16/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS019631$750,00001/30/201303/29/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS019631$750,00001/30/201303/23/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00001/23/202005/25/2020Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0723532$750,00001/23/202004/27/2020Replaced
34CARGOGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP 3145168$001/11/201104/10/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00011$750,00001/11/201104/13/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 22-1921-00011$750,00001/11/201104/11/2011Replaced

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/27/2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/22/2020
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED12/17/2013REVOKED04/26/2021
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED12/14/2021REVOKED04/27/2022
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/12/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/10/2015
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/07/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/09/2016
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/05/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/01/2012
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/25/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/18/2013
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED09/16/2011REVOKED12/03/2013
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/20/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/20/2012
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/14/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/12/2023
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/14/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/07/2017
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/25/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/19/2013
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/24/2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/12/2019
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED06/20/2023--
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/20/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/13/2016
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/14/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/11/2017
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/13/2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/11/2014
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/29/2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATION06/05/2018
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/17/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION06/16/2011
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/15/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/30/2012
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED05/06/2021REVOKED10/05/2021
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/19/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/15/2017
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/02/2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/30/2018
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/21/2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/18/2019
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/17/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/12/2011
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/14/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/21/2011
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/04/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/26/2013
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/14/2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/13/2018
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/14/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/15/2012
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/12/2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/07/2024
MC735217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED01/26/2011REVOKED09/12/2011
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION01/22/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION02/17/2015
MC735217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION01/03/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/31/2013

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