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Carrier profile · USDOT 1021878 · MC428068 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David Kirk Smith

DBA Southway Express · Morganton, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBread
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (828) 443-2766
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
111K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC428068
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 3, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBread
Annual mileage
110,885 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1021878
MC / docket
MC-428068
Legal name
David Kirk Smith
DBA
Southway Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 22, 2002
Last MCS-150
Sep 29, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is David Kirk Smith's USDOT number?

David Kirk Smith's USDOT number is 1021878 and its docket number is MC428068.

Is David Kirk Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is David Kirk Smith's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is David Kirk Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 29, 2025.

What insurance does David Kirk Smith carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is David Kirk Smith located?

David Kirk Smith is located at 7726 Watershed Road, Morganton, NC, 28655. Phone: (828) 443-2766.

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