Carrier profile · USDOT 148573 · MC204976 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William E Smith Trucking Inc

Mt Airy, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry Bulk+4 more
17
Power units
33
Drivers
23
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2.5M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
4.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 23 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.20 per 1M mi
Total inspections
23
Driver inspections
23
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC204976
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 31, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
17
Power units
17
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
23
Trailers owned
33
Drivers
33
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
2,504,270 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
148573
MC / docket
MC-204976
Legal name
William E Smith Trucking Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
33 (33)
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 William E Smith Trucking Inc's USDOT number?

William E Smith Trucking Inc's USDOT number is 148573 and its docket number is MC204976.

Is William E Smith Trucking Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William E Smith Trucking Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 23 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 4.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is William E Smith Trucking Inc's fleet?

17 power units and 33 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2026.

What insurance does William E Smith Trucking Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is William E Smith Trucking Inc located?

William E Smith Trucking Inc is located at 2973 Riverside Drive, Mt Airy, NC, 27030. Phone: (336) 786-5815.

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