J a Smith Machinery Co LTD Safety Record
DOT# 480804 · Ames, IA 50014 · 5152336330
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 11/24/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, J a Smith Machinery Co LTD (DOT# 480804) in Ames, Iowa has 5 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 0.0% 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 · 12 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 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/13/2023 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 05/03/2023 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/10/2023 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-JAN-26 | IA | 0 | 0 | 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.