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Carrier profile · USDOT 683330 · MC317846 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James M Smith

DBA Mike Smith Trucking · Buchanan, GA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, Hay+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (770) 845-5048
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
172K
Annual miles
29 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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
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
MC317846
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

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

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
171,760 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
683330
MC / docket
MC-317846
Legal name
James M Smith
DBA
Mike Smith Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 1, 1997
Last MCS-150
Sep 22, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 James M Smith's USDOT number?

James M Smith's USDOT number is 683330 and its docket number is MC317846.

Is James M Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James M Smith's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James M Smith's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 22, 2025.

What insurance does James M Smith carry?

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

Where is James M Smith located?

James M Smith is located at 459 Tallapoosa East Church Rd, Buchanan, GA, 30113. Phone: (770) 845-5048.

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