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Carrier profile · USDOT 607705 · MC925307 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert Frank Smith Jr

DBA Smith Trucking · Lake Lure, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+11 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (828) 674-2562
3
Power units
2
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
173K
Annual miles
31 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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 9 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.89 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC925307
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 16, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionAgricultural Product
Annual mileage
173,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
607705
MC / docket
MC-925307
Legal name
Robert Frank Smith Jr
DBA
Smith Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 12, 1995
Last MCS-150
May 21, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Robert Frank Smith Jr's USDOT number?

Robert Frank Smith Jr's USDOT number is 607705 and its docket number is MC925307.

Is Robert Frank Smith Jr authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert Frank Smith Jr's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert Frank Smith Jr's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 21, 2026.

What insurance does Robert Frank Smith Jr carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Robert Frank Smith Jr located?

Robert Frank Smith Jr is located at 3841 Bills Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC, 28746. Phone: (828) 674-2562.

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