Smart Choice Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 2970146 · Lewes, DE 19958 · 3029457100
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 07/15/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Smart Choice Trucking INC (DOT# 2970146) in Lewes, Delaware has 12 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 15 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 · 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 07/31/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/05/2024 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2023 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 09/12/2023 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 07/21/2023 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/17/2023 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-FEB-25 | NC | 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 | United Financial Casualty Company | $750 |
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.