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SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

8201 S PALO VERDE RD · Buckeye, AZ 85326

Authorized: Property
(559) 272-3500 Tap to call
  • MC #599500
  • USDOT #1769704 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 40
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a Buckeye, AZ freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Arizona. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-599500 and their USDOT number is 1769704.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2025 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,456,944 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 138 inspections (past 24 months) California — 138 inspections (past 24 months) California — 138 inspections (past 24 months) California — 138 inspections (past 24 months) California — 138 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 84 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: CA (138), NM (84), CO (24), UT (22), AZ (15), WA (13), TX (10), OR (8), NV (7), ID (4), WY (3), AR (2), +10 more. Home base: Buckeye, Arizona.

Safety Record

67 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.11 36 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 31 Vehicle Maintenance 2.89 68 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 3

Inspection Summary

  • 343
    Total
  • 218
    Clean
  • 125
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 83 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLOWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS8× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time6× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 33

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
8201 S PALO VERDE RD
BUCKEYE, AZ 85326
Mailing Address
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
3545 E DATE AVE
FRESNO, CA 93725

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