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SMS FREIGHT LLC

18294 HARMAN ST · Melvindale, MI 48122

Authorized: Property
(313) 399-0998 Tap to call
  • MC #48115
  • USDOT #3047571 USDOT Active
  • 573
    Power Units
  • 563
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMS FREIGHT LLC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 573 truck(s) in their fleet and 563 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-48115 and their USDOT number is 3047571.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/14/2026 · last updated May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,229,042 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MI (8), OH (4), IN (3), WI (1), KY (1). Home base: Melvindale, Michigan.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 40% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.04 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.52 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMS FREIGHT LLC
18294 HARMAN ST
MELVINDALE, MI 48122
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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