Smartway Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 1769704 · Phoenix, AZ 85043
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Smartway Express INC (DOT# 1769704) in Phoenix, Arizona has 505 inspections on record with 372 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 11 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 11 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-MAY-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-MAR-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-NOV-25 | NV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-AUG-24 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-NOV-24 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-DEC-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-MAR-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-OCT-24 | NV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-JAN-25 | NM | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 05-JUL-24 | TX | 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 | Third Coast Insurance Company | 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.