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Freight Carrier · Indianapolis, IN

SM TRANS INC

Name: SM TRANS INC
Address: 9427 BETHEL WOODS DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46239, US
Telephone: (559) 676-6446

9427 BETHEL WOODS DR · Indianapolis, IN 46239

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1599166
USDOT #4161380 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
4
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SM TRANS INC is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1599166 and their USDOT number is 4161380.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2026 · last updated Aug 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 660,514 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (6), AZ (3), NM (2), LA (1), IN (1), AR (1), AL (1), TX (1), NJ (1), KY (1). Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 24.03 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 6 Vehicle Maintenance 11.69 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

18
Total
3
Clean
15
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 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 carrier1× SW 3
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.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SM TRANS INC
9427 BETHEL WOODS DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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SM TRANS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 3

Same legal or DBA name 1

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