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Carrier profile · USDOT 973705 · MC556512 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John W Smith

DBA John Wayne Smith Trucking · Newport, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkGravel, Asphalt
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (540) 626-7180
2
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
86K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC556512
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)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 25, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkGravel, Asphalt
Annual mileage
85,998 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
973705
MC / docket
MC-556512
Legal name
John W Smith
DBA
John Wayne Smith Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 20, 2001
Last MCS-150
Nov 3, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
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 W Smith's USDOT number?

John W Smith's USDOT number is 973705 and its docket number is MC556512.

Is John W Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John W Smith's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is John W Smith's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 3, 2025.

What insurance does John W Smith carry?

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

Where is John W Smith located?

John W Smith is located at 134 Mt Lake Rd, Newport, VA, 24128. Phone: (540) 626-7180.

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