Freight Carrier · Colusa, CA

SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC

410 4TH ST SUITE A · Colusa, CA 95932

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(530) 619-9155 Tap to call
  • MC #1420658
  • USDOT #3876200 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC is a Colusa, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1420658 and their USDOT number is 3876200.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2025 · last updated Aug 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (18), OR (2), WA (1). Home base: Colusa, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.06 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.3 2

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC
410 4TH ST SUITE A
COLUSA, CA 95932
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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