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Freight Carrier · Ellensburg, WA

JR SMITH TRUCKING

Name: JR SMITH TRUCKING
Address: 2604 W WILLIS RD, ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926, US
Telephone: (509) 899-5653

2604 W WILLIS RD · Ellensburg, WA 98926

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #739771
USDOT #1969049 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JR SMITH TRUCKING is a Ellensburg, WA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Washington. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-739771 and their USDOT number is 1969049.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/31/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JR SMITH TRUCKING LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/31/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 100 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Livestock
Grain, Feed, Hay
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: WA (10), CA (1). Home base: Ellensburg, Washington.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11.5 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.31 1

Inspection Summary

11
Total
4
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 2

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× 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.2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JR SMITH TRUCKING
2604 W WILLIS RD
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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JR SMITH TRUCKING

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 2

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

Locations

Location on Map

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