What is Richard Byrd Smith's safety grade?

Richard Byrd Smith has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Richard Byrd Smith have?

Richard Byrd Smith has 6 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 3 violations.

Has Richard Byrd Smith been involved in any crashes?

Richard Byrd Smith has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Richard Byrd Smith have active authority and insurance?

Richard Byrd Smith has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Richard Byrd Smith Safety Record

DOT# 2563089 · Piedmont, SC 29673 · 8643519071

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 09/13/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Richard Byrd Smith (DOT# 2563089) in Piedmont, South Carolina has 6 inspections on record with 3 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

6 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 6.4%

75% OOS rate better than 75% of carriers in South Carolina

31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in South Carolina

Violation Categories · 3 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.

3 total violations across 6 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 6 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.

Inspected across 3 states: KY, NC, OH

Level 2: 2 (33%) Level 3: 4 (67%)

Date	State	Level
09/13/2025	KY	3
07/03/2025	KY	3
06/12/2025	KY	3
12/19/2024	KY	2
11/26/2024	OH	3
03/30/2023	NC	2

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.

MC/MX Number MC895435

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Daily Underwriters of America	$750	01/13/2015

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.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 12/05/2014

MCS-150 Filed 20241023 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 37,455

Address 100 Christy Maria Lane, Piedmont, SC 29673