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SMITH TRUCKING INC

5605 VANCE RD · Bowman, SC 29018

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #178789
  • USDOT #264036 USDOT Active
  • 73
    Power Units
  • 59
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH TRUCKING INC is a Bowman, SC freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of South Carolina. This company has 73 truck(s) in their fleet and 59 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-178789 and their USDOT number is 264036.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/09/2025 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,145,952 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — home base

Home base   Based in Bowman, South Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.29 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.71 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

  • 114
    Total
  • 74
    Clean
  • 40
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMITH TRUCKING INC
5605 VANCE RD
BOWMAN, SC 29018
Mailing Address
SMITH TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 600
BOWMAN, SC 29018

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