Carrier profile · USDOT 731896 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

W D Smith Grading Inc

Midland, NC · Interstate carrier · Since 1998
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseConstruction
7
Power units
15
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
252K
Annual miles
28 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% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
7
Power units
7
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseConstruction
Annual mileage
252,336 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
731896
MC / docket
None
Legal name
W D Smith Grading Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 26, 1998
Last MCS-150
Sep 23, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
15 (7)
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 W D Smith Grading Inc's USDOT number?

W D Smith Grading Inc's USDOT number is 731896.

Is W D Smith Grading Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is W D Smith Grading Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is W D Smith Grading Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 23, 2025.

Where is W D Smith Grading Inc located?

W D Smith Grading Inc is located at 12440 Grey Commercial Drive, Midland, NC, 28107. Phone: (704) 888-8383.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.