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Carrier profile · USDOT 319561 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Van Smith Co Inc

Charleston, SC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1988
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedConcrete
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (843) 744-2567
71
Power units
48
Drivers
17
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
1.3M
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 17 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal4 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.96 per 1M mi
Total inspections
17
Driver inspections
17
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
5
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1991)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
71
Power units
71
Trucks
22
Tractors owned
18
Trailers owned
48
Drivers
48
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Concrete
Annual mileage
1,278,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
319561
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Van Smith Co Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 29, 1988
Last MCS-150
Jan 21, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
48 (48)
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 Van Smith Co Inc's USDOT number?

Van Smith Co Inc's USDOT number is 319561.

Is Van Smith Co Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Van Smith Co Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 17 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Van Smith Co Inc's fleet?

71 power units and 48 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 21, 2026.

Where is Van Smith Co Inc located?

Van Smith Co Inc is located at 3390 Van Smith Ave, Charleston, SC, 29405-7990. Phone: (843) 744-2567.

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