Carrier profile · USDOT 2123944 · MC906410 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ray Smail

Alder, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile Homes+8 more
2
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
4,872
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 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
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC906410
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSewage
Annual mileage
4,872 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2123944
MC / docket
MC-906410
Legal name
Ray Smail
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 25, 2011
Last MCS-150
Sep 28, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (406) 842-7854
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Ray Smail's USDOT number?

Ray Smail's USDOT number is 2123944 and its docket number is MC906410.

Is Ray Smail authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Ray Smail's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ray Smail's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 28, 2024.

Where is Ray Smail located?

Ray Smail is located at 2256 Mt Hwy 287, Alder, MT, 59710-0122. Phone: (406) 842-7854.

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