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Carrier profile · USDOT 1663124 · MC629919 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John C Smith LLC

DBA JKS Transport · Divernon, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 827-1530
2
Power units
1
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
123K
Annual miles
19 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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
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
MC629919
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 15, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Auto-Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionRock Limestone Sand
Annual mileage
122,535 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1663124
MC / docket
MC-629919
Legal name
John C Smith LLC
DBA
JKS Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 5, 2007
Last MCS-150
Oct 4, 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 John C Smith LLC's USDOT number?

John C Smith LLC's USDOT number is 1663124 and its docket number is MC629919.

Is John C Smith LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John C Smith LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John C Smith LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 4, 2025.

What insurance does John C Smith LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto-Owners Insurance Company.

Where is John C Smith LLC located?

John C Smith LLC is located at 18255 Loveans Road, Divernon, IL, 62530. Phone: (217) 827-1530.

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