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Carrier profile · USDOT 526753 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Walter E Smithe

DBA Walter E Smithe Furniture · Itasca, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 1993
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsFurniture
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (630) 285-8000
4
Power units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
22K
Annual miles
33 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 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFurniture
Annual mileage
22,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
526753
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Walter E Smithe
DBA
Walter E Smithe Furniture
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 9, 1993
Last MCS-150
Oct 1, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (0)
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Walter E Smithe's USDOT number?

Walter E Smithe's USDOT number is 526753.

Is Walter E Smithe authorized to operate?

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

What is Walter E Smithe's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Walter E Smithe's fleet?

4 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 1, 2026.

Where is Walter E Smithe located?

Walter E Smithe is located at 1251 W Thorndale Ave, Itasca, IL, 60143. Phone: (630) 285-8000.

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