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Carrier profile · USDOT 115868 · MC290662 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kenneth Smith Inc

Niles, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsConstructionStone
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (269) 684-5960
29
Power units
30
Drivers
25
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
1.9M
Annual miles
52 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
14.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 25 inspections
Crashes
7
0 fatal5 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 1.87 per 1M mi
Total inspections
25
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
9
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2003)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC290662
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. Jun 30, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Bitco General Insurance Corporation · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
29
Power units
29
Trucks
28
Tractors owned
36
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsConstructionStone
Annual mileage
1,874,922 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
115868
MC / docket
MC-290662
Legal name
Kenneth Smith Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Kenneth Smith Inc's USDOT number?

Kenneth Smith Inc's USDOT number is 115868 and its docket number is MC290662.

Is Kenneth Smith Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Kenneth Smith Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 25 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Kenneth Smith Inc's fleet?

29 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 24, 2026.

What insurance does Kenneth Smith Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Bitco General Insurance Corporation.

Where is Kenneth Smith Inc located?

Kenneth Smith Inc is located at 2596 Detroit Road, Niles, MI, 49120. Phone: (269) 684-5960.

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