Sm Brothers LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3982599 · Nogales, AZ 85621 · 5209881359

C

Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/14/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sm Brothers LLC (DOT# 3982599) in Nogales, Arizona has 42 inspections on record with 204 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

42 Inspections
50.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 Power Units

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 50.0%
Carrier: 50.0% (21 of 42) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 9.5%
Carrier: 9.5% (4 of 42) National: 6.4%
16% OOS rate better than 16% of carriers in Arizona
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Arizona

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.

204 total violations across 42 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
187
Unsafe Driving
3
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
13

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 2 states: AZ, US
Level 1: 30 (71%) Level 2: 3 (7%) Level 3: 9 (21%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/14/2026 US 1 0 0
02/16/2026 US 3 0 0
01/21/2026 AZ 2 0 0
01/17/2026 US 3 0 1
12/15/2025 US 3 0 1
11/17/2025 US 3 0 0
11/13/2025 US 1 1 1
11/06/2025 AZ 1 1 0
11/05/2025 US 1 0 0
11/03/2025 US 1 0 0

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 MC1491590
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Qualitas Insurance Company $1,000 11/15/2025

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 5
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/08/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20251017 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 40,100
Address 1590 W Calle Plata Ste 2, Nogales, AZ 85621