Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 683330 · MC-317846 ·
James M Smith
DBA MIKE SMITH TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 7.6 yrRegional · 3 statesBUCHANAN, GA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-317846 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 2008–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JAMES M SMITH (USDOT 683330) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 22, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES M SMITH's USDOT number?
JAMES M SMITH's USDOT number is 683330, and its motor carrier number is MC-317846.
Is JAMES M SMITH authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026. JAMES M SMITH is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES M SMITH's safety record?
JAMES M SMITH has a — vehicle out-of-service rate across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JAMES M SMITH's fleet?
JAMES M SMITH operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES M SMITH based?
JAMES M SMITH is based in BUCHANAN, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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