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Carrier profile · USDOT 4221129 · MC1794877 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Smith LLC

Mount Sterling, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2024
Authority pendingNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry Bulk+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (859) 398-5794
9
Power units
8
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
520K
Annual miles
2 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Carrier authority pending: FMCSA has not yet granted the application.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority5/20
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
6.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 15 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 16 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.96 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
15
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
Pending
Broker
None
Docket
MC1794877
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
519,846 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4221129
MC / docket
MC-1794877
Legal name
James Smith LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 5, 2024
Last MCS-150
Sep 2, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (859) 398-5794

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Frequently asked

What is James Smith LLC's USDOT number?

James Smith LLC's USDOT number is 4221129 and its docket number is MC1794877.

Is James Smith LLC authorized to operate?

Its operating authority application is pending with FMCSA.

What is James Smith LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 6.7% vehicle and 6.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Smith LLC's fleet?

9 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 2, 2026.

Where is James Smith LLC located?

James Smith LLC is located at 1197 Bunker Hill Rd, Mount Sterling, KY, 40353. Phone: (859) 398-5794.

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