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Freight Carrier · St Johns, MI

K D SMITH TRANSPORTATION

Name: K D SMITH TRANSPORTATION
Address: 8501 W MEAD RD, ST JOHNS, MI, 48879, US
Telephone: (517) 719-1478

8501 W MEAD RD · St Johns, MI 48879

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1141779
USDOT #2310543 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

K D SMITH TRANSPORTATION is a St Johns, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1141779 and their USDOT number is 2310543.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2026 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name KENNETH D SMITH JR
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 187,855 (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

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MI (1), OH (1). Home base: St Johns, Michigan.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 23, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.7 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

2
Total
1
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 1 unique codes

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

K D SMITH TRANSPORTATION
8501 W MEAD RD
ST JOHNS, MI 48879

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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