James R Smith Trucking Co INC Safety Record
DOT# 154913 · Cullman, AL 35055 · 2567391408
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 11/10/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, James R Smith Trucking Co INC (DOT# 154913) in Cullman, Alabama has 107 inspections on record with 79 violations and a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 79 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | MS | 1 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/05/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 08/21/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/13/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-JUN-25 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FUND | Traditions Bank | N/A |
Fleet Profile
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.