Danny Smith Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 2547656 · Kinston, NC 28504 · 2525213232
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Danny Smith Trucking INC (DOT# 2547656) in Kinston, North Carolina has 91 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 3.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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 · 13 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 · 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-OCT-24 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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.