SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3876200
MC Number
1420658
Fleet Size
9
Total Drivers
12
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
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in COLUSA, California, operating 9 power units with 12 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. 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 21 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
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
21
Total
47%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — eff. Nov 26, 2024
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
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC (USDOT #3876200) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC's safety record?
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC has 21 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 SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC operate?
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC operates 9 power units with 12 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC located?
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC is based in COLUSA, California at 410 4TH ST SUITE A, 95932. Phone: (530) 619-9155.
What are SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC's out-of-service rates?
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 35.3%, 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.