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Carrier profile · USDOT 588711 · MC1812027 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Smith Welding LLC

Saint Elmo, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 829-5414
7
Power units
6
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
31K
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 32.27 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
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
MC1812027
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Apr 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Western National Mutual Insurance Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Western National Mutual Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
5
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionRock, Asphault
Annual mileage
30,992 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
588711
MC / docket
MC-1812027
Legal name
Smith Welding LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 31, 1995
Last MCS-150
Apr 1, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Smith Welding LLC's USDOT number?

Smith Welding LLC's USDOT number is 588711 and its docket number is MC1812027.

Is Smith Welding LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Smith Welding LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Smith Welding LLC's fleet?

7 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 1, 2026.

What insurance does Smith Welding LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Western National Mutual Insurance Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is Smith Welding LLC located?

Smith Welding LLC is located at 2238 N 2225 St, Saint Elmo, IL, 62458. Phone: (618) 829-5414.

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