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Freight Carrier · Dubuque, IA

MAX SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC

Name: MAX SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Address: 1255 WASHINGTON ST, DUBUQUE, IA, 52004-1199, US
Telephone: (563) 556-5042

1255 WASHINGTON ST · Dubuque, IA 52004-1199

Authorized: Property

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MC #488832
USDOT #491937 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MAX SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a Dubuque, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-488832 and their USDOT number is 491937.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/13/2016 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 12/13/2016
MCS-150 Mileage 15,000 (2014)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Building Materials
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: WI (1). Home base: Dubuque, Iowa.

Safety Record

Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 9 1

Inspection Summary

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Total
0
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 2

391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 3

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

MAX SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC
1255 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52004-1199

Mailing Address

MAX SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC
P O BOX 1199
DUBUQUE, IA 52004-1199

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