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Carrier profile · USDOT 524585 · MC436728 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ronald P Smith

DBA S & S Trailers · Elma, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockLivestock Trailers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 393-2464
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2002)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC436728
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Aug 15, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockLivestock Trailers
Annual mileage
10,283 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
524585
MC / docket
MC-436728
Legal name
Ronald P Smith
DBA
S & S Trailers
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 24, 1993
Last MCS-150
Jul 9, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Ronald P Smith's USDOT number?

Ronald P Smith's USDOT number is 524585 and its docket number is MC436728.

Is Ronald P Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ronald P Smith's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Ronald P Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 9, 2026.

What insurance does Ronald P Smith carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Ronald P Smith located?

Ronald P Smith is located at 15699 175TH Street, Elma, IA, 50628. Phone: (641) 393-2464.

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