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SMITH EXPRESS INC

2340 19TH AVE NE · Minneapolis, MN 55418

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  • MC #1143210
  • USDOT #3482163 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH EXPRESS INC is a Minneapolis, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1143210 and their USDOT number is 3482163.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 424,268 (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 New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: NM (3), KY (2), WA (2), MN (2), OH (2), NY (2), FL (2), LA (2), SD (2), NC (1), IN (1), ME (1), +6 more. Home base: Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.3 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.55 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 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
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

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

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMITH EXPRESS INC
2340 19TH AVE NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Mailing Address
SMITH EXPRESS INC
9164 UPLAND LN N
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369

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Same legal or DBA name 2

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
SMITH EXPRESS INC
Memphis, TN
USDOT Active Authorized: Property868688602506137
SMITH EXPRESS INC
Belle Glade, FL
USDOT Active Authorized: Property11306465649750

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