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Freight Broker · Chicago, IL

SMITH VENTURES LLC

Name: SMITH VENTURES LLC
Address: 2512 E 96TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60617, US
Telephone: (312) 404-7184

2512 E 96TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Not Authorized

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MC #1353777
USDOT #3781405 USDOT Active

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About this carrier

SMITH VENTURES LLC is a Chicago, IL freight broker that is not authorized in the state of Illinois. This company has 0 truck(s) in their fleet and 0 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1353777 and their USDOT number is 3781405.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/13/2021 · last updated Jun 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
MCS-150 Filed 12/13/2021

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Livestock
Meat
Garbage/Refuse
U.S. Mail
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Chicago, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Locations

Physical Address

SMITH VENTURES LLC
2512 E 96TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617

Mailing Address

SMITH VENTURES LLC
2512 E 96TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617-4952

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