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Carrier profile · USDOT 1242625 · MC488624 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paul L Smith

DBA Higgins Trucking · Higgins, TX · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/GasesDrilling Mud
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (806) 852-2039
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
2,000
Annual miles
22 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
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC488624
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesDrilling Mud
Annual mileage
2,000 mi (2003)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1242625
MC / docket
MC-488624
Legal name
Paul L Smith
DBA
Higgins Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 30, 2004
Last MCS-150
Apr 30, 2004
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 Paul L Smith's USDOT number?

Paul L Smith's USDOT number is 1242625 and its docket number is MC488624.

Is Paul L Smith authorized to operate?

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

What is Paul L Smith's safety record?

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

How big is Paul L Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 30, 2004.

Where is Paul L Smith located?

Paul L Smith is located at 2 S Lipscomb, Higgins, TX, 79046. Phone: (806) 852-2039.

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