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SMITH EMPIRE LLC

510 E LOOP 281 STE B BOX 118 · Longview, TX 75605

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  • MC #968589
  • USDOT #2452099 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH EMPIRE LLC is a Longview, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-968589 and their USDOT number is 2452099.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 256,733 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (9), AR (1). Home base: Longview, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 30% 23.4% Driver 10% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.63 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11.04 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(c)Loose steering column1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55(b)ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMITH EMPIRE LLC
510 E LOOP 281 STE B BOX 118
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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