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Carrier profile · USDOT 1506954 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James F Smith

DBA Thunder Fireworks of South Dakota · Elk Point, SD · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2006
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedFireworks
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 356-2300
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Fireworks
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1506954
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James F Smith
DBA
Thunder Fireworks of South Dakota
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 26, 2006
Last MCS-150
Apr 14, 2009
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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 James F Smith's USDOT number?

James F Smith's USDOT number is 1506954.

Is James F Smith authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James F Smith's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James F Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 14, 2009.

Where is James F Smith located?

James F Smith is located at 47692 326TH Street, Elk Point, SD, 57025. Phone: (605) 356-2300.

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