Carrier profile · USDOT 709610 · MC323242 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Advance Distribution Inc

DBA Smith Transfer · Kokomo, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMattress & Furniture
23
Power units
22
Drivers
39
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
1.9M
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 23.5% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
23.5%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 17 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 39 inspections
Crashes
7
0 fatal2 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 1.87 per 1M mi
Total inspections
39
Driver inspections
39
Vehicle inspections
17
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2019)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC323242
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 13, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
23
Power units
23
Trucks
23
Tractors owned
78
Trailers owned
22
Drivers
22
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMattress & Furniture
Annual mileage
1,875,946 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
709610
MC / docket
MC-323242
Legal name
Advance Distribution Inc
DBA
Smith Transfer
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 15, 1997
Last MCS-150
Apr 5, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
22 (22)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Advance Distribution Inc's USDOT number?

Advance Distribution Inc's USDOT number is 709610 and its docket number is MC323242.

Is Advance Distribution Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Advance Distribution Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 39 roadside inspections, a 23.5% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Advance Distribution Inc's fleet?

23 power units and 22 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 5, 2026.

What insurance does Advance Distribution Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Advance Distribution Inc located?

Advance Distribution Inc is located at 700 Touby Pike, Kokomo, IN, 46901. Phone: (765) 553-5999.

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