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Freight Carrier · Paint Lick, KY

SMOKEY & SUNSHINE EXCAVATING INC

Name: SMOKEY & SUNSHINE EXCAVATING INC
Address: 512 RICHMOND RD LOOP 3, PAINT LICK, KY, 40461, US
Telephone: (606) 371-2761

512 RICHMOND RD LOOP 3 · Paint Lick, KY 40461

Not Authorized

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MC #1518649
USDOT #4024172 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SMOKEY & SUNSHINE EXCAVATING INC is a Paint Lick, KY freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Kentucky. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1518649 and their USDOT number is 4024172.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2026 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 10,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Paint Lick, Kentucky. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Locations

Physical Address

SMOKEY & SUNSHINE EXCAVATING INC
512 RICHMOND RD LOOP 3
PAINT LICK, KY 40461

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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