Smith Constructors INC Safety Record
DOT# 159327 · Columbia, TN 38401 · 9313810687
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Smith Constructors INC (DOT# 159327) in Columbia, Tennessee has 18 inspections on record with 28 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 28 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 · 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/04/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/10/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2025 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| 02/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-MAY-24 | TN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20-NOV-25 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-MAY-25 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 04-JUN-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Central Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.