Smith Auto Transport Safety Record
DOT# 2368130 · Strafford, MO 65757 · 4174854208
Legal name: Big Smith INC
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Smith Auto Transport (DOT# 2368130) in Strafford, Missouri has 45 inspections on record and a 13.3% 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.
Inspection History · 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | OK | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-MAR-24 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-MAR-24 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-JUN-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-AUG-24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Protective Insurance Co. | $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.