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Freight Carrier · Eaton, OH

SMITH TRANSPORT LLC

Name: SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 4301 DIXON RD, EATON, OH, 45320-9566, US
Telephone: (937) 681-0779

4301 DIXON RD · Eaton, OH 45320-9566

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #846876
USDOT #2452863 USDOT Active

11
Power Units
22
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH TRANSPORT LLC is a Eaton, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-846876 and their USDOT number is 2452863.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/17/2026 · last updated Jul 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,435,350 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.12 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.8 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.77 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.5 1

Inspection Summary

13
Total
6
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6

Hours of Service 4

395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
4301 DIXON RD
EATON, OH 45320-9566

Mailing Address

SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
4301 DIXON ROAD
EATON, OH 45320

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SMITH TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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