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Freight Carrier/shipper · Worthington, MN

SMITH TRUCKING INC

Name: SMITH TRUCKING INC
Address: 1451 JOOSTEN ROAD, WORTHINGTON, MN, 56187, US
Telephone: (507) 376-5080

1451 JOOSTEN ROAD · Worthington, MN 56187

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #146636
USDOT #54488 USDOT Active

137
Power Units
128
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH TRUCKING INC is a Worthington, MN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 137 truck(s) in their fleet and 128 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-146636 and their USDOT number is 54488.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 15,298,205 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Safety Record

34 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
8
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.73 40 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 22 Vehicle Maintenance 2.43 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

313
Total
222
Clean
91
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 14

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× 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, other3× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation13× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SMITH TRUCKING INC
1451 JOOSTEN ROAD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187

Mailing Address

SMITH TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 249
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187

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SMITH TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 14

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 22

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 4

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