Walker J Smith Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3518766 · Strafford, MO 65757
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Walker J Smith Trucking LLC (DOT# 3518766) in Strafford, Missouri has 7 inspections on record with 29 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. 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 · 29 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 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/13/2023 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 06/01/2023 | MO | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-JUN-24 | MO | 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/Primary | Circle Star Insurance Co., a R R G | $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.