SMITH SETZER & SONS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
47915
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
14
Total Drivers
3
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
SMITH SETZER & SONS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in CATAWBA, North Carolina, operating 14 power units with 3 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 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 17 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 North Carolina is 12.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 50,491 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
17
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SMITH SETZER & SONS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. SMITH SETZER & SONS INC (USDOT #47915) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is SMITH SETZER & SONS INC's safety record?
SMITH SETZER & SONS INC has 17 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SMITH SETZER & SONS INC operate?
SMITH SETZER & SONS INC operates 14 power units with 3 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SMITH SETZER & SONS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SMITH SETZER & SONS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SMITH SETZER & SONS INC located?
SMITH SETZER & SONS INC is based in CATAWBA, North Carolina at 4708 HWY 10 EAST, 28609. Phone: (828) 241-3161.
What are SMITH SETZER & SONS INC's out-of-service rates?
SMITH SETZER & SONS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.