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Carrier profile · USDOT 973068 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ken Smith

DBA Smith Forest Products · Paonia, CO · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2001
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (970) 527-6711
1
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
3,800
Annual miles
25 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
3
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
3,800 mi

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
973068
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ken Smith
DBA
Smith Forest Products
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 15, 2001
Last MCS-150
Aug 15, 2001
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (0)
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 Ken Smith's USDOT number?

Ken Smith's USDOT number is 973068.

Is Ken Smith authorized to operate?

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

What is Ken Smith's safety record?

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

How big is Ken Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 15, 2001.

Where is Ken Smith located?

Ken Smith is located at 1477 3950 Dr, Paonia, CO, 81428. Phone: (970) 527-6711.

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