JOSEPH R SMITH INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
357567
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
42
Total Drivers
30
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
JOSEPH R SMITH INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DENTON, Maryland, operating 42 power units with 30 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 14.3% runs above the national average of 6.7%. 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 7 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 Maryland is 14.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.1% across 44,063 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
7
Total
50%
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
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JOSEPH R SMITH INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JOSEPH R SMITH INC (USDOT #357567) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JOSEPH R SMITH INC's safety record?
JOSEPH R SMITH INC has 7 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 JOSEPH R SMITH INC operate?
JOSEPH R SMITH INC operates 42 power units with 30 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does JOSEPH R SMITH INC transport hazardous materials?
No. JOSEPH R SMITH INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JOSEPH R SMITH INC located?
JOSEPH R SMITH INC is based in DENTON, Maryland at 903 CRYSTAL AVENUE, 21629. Phone: (410) 479-1157.
What are JOSEPH R SMITH INC's out-of-service rates?
JOSEPH R SMITH INC's driver out-of-service rate is 14.3%, 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 57.1%, 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.