SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2494278
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
10
Total Drivers
4
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in REDDING, California, operating 10 power units with 4 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. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 29 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.8% across 321,883 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
29
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC (USDOT #2494278) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC's safety record?
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC has 29 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC operate?
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC operates 10 power units with 4 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC located?
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC is based in REDDING, California at 18405 CLEAR CREEK ROAD, 96001. Phone: (530) 227-1677.
What are SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC's out-of-service rates?
SMART ALTERNATIVE FUELS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.9%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.1%, 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.