Dude Smith Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1449727 · Mount Airy, NC 27030 · 3367553612

B

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dude Smith Trucking LLC (DOT# 1449727) in Mount Airy, North Carolina has 47 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 6.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

47 Inspections
6.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
12 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.4%
Carrier: 6.4% (3 of 47) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 8.5%
Carrier: 8.5% (4 of 47) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in North Carolina
17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in North Carolina

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

45 total violations across 47 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
16
Hours of Service
18
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 19 states
Level 1: 15 (32%) Level 2: 11 (23%) Level 3: 21 (45%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 NM 3 0 0
02/18/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/09/2026 IL 2 1 0
01/19/2026 NC 1 0 0
12/12/2025 MO 1 0 0
12/04/2025 ID 3 0 0
09/29/2025 TN 1 0 0
09/21/2025 NC 1 0 0
07/10/2025 CA 2 0 0
06/12/2025 NC 3 0 0
30-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-NOV-25 VA 0 0 0
30-NOV-25 VA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC547847
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Starstone National Insurance Company $1,000 07/12/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 12
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/09/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20250716 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,029,045
Address 1685 Reeves Mill Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030