SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
256812
MC Number
181389
Fleet Size
13
Total Drivers
13
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in FARMINGTON, Missouri, operating 13 power units with 13 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. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 22 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 Missouri is 12.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 25,330 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
22
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK — eff. Jun 1, 2005
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT #256812) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's safety record?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC has 22 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. 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 SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC operate?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC operates 13 power units with 13 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC located?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC is based in FARMINGTON, Missouri at 1900 PROGRESS DR, 63640. Phone: (573) 756-4883.
What are SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rates?
SMITH MOTOR FREIGHT 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 30.0%, 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.