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KENNETH SMITH INC

2596 DETROIT ROAD · Niles, MI 49120

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  • MC #290662
  • USDOT #115868 USDOT Active
  • 29
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KENNETH SMITH INC is a Niles, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 29 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-290662 and their USDOT number is 115868.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,874,922 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: IN (18), MI (6), IL (3). Home base: Niles, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.34 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.69 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KENNETH SMITH INC
2596 DETROIT ROAD
NILES, MI 49120
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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