BIG SMITH INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: SMITH AUTO TRANSPORT

851 W EVERGREEN, STRAFFORD, MO, 65757|(417) 485-4208

USDOT

2368130

MC Number

812154

Fleet Size

34

Total Drivers

34

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

BIG SMITH INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in STRAFFORD, Missouri, operating 34 power units with 34 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 37 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate14.3%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Missouri is 12.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.5% across 25,609 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

37

Total

73%

Driver %

Driver Inspections37
Vehicle Inspections14
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jan 18, 2026

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG SMITH INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BIG SMITH INC (USDOT #2368130) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is BIG SMITH INC's safety record?

BIG SMITH INC has 37 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does BIG SMITH INC operate?

BIG SMITH INC operates 34 power units with 34 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does BIG SMITH INC transport hazardous materials?

No. BIG SMITH INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BIG SMITH INC located?

BIG SMITH INC is based in STRAFFORD, Missouri at 851 W EVERGREEN, 65757. Phone: (417) 485-4208.

What are BIG SMITH INC's out-of-service rates?

BIG SMITH INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 14.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.