SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC

AUTHORIZED
2540 S 88 ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111|(877) 631-1254

USDOT

853967

MC Number

376112

Fleet Size

55

Total Drivers

55

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas, operating 55 power units with 55 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 1.2% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 84 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate1.2%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate21.1%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kansas is 10.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.1% across 18,175 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

84

Total

69%

Driver %

Driver Inspections84
Vehicle Inspections38
Driver OOS Rate1.2%
Vehicle OOS Rate21.1%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Mar 1, 2018

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

4

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes4

Frequently asked questions

Is SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

Yes. SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #853967) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC has 84 inspections on file and 4 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 TRANSPORTATION INC operate?

SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC operates 55 power units with 55 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?

No. SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC located?

SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC is based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas at 2540 S 88 ST, 66111. Phone: (877) 631-1254.

What are SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?

SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.1% (national average: 20.72%).