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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unsafe driving violation on record
Driver qualification violation on record
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DOT 2598381Wesley, IA

Aaron Smith

DBA: Aaron Smith Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateWesley, IA 50483

Aaron Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameAaron Smith
DBAAaron Smith Trucking
DOT #2598381
MC #
CityWesley
StateIowa
ZIP50483
Authority age11 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/27/2026
Company officerAaron Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
25.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
11 yr 1 mo
Since 2015

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

2390 BIRCH AVE, Wesley, IA, 50483

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Inspection history

4 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 25.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
25.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/25/2025IALevel III00Pass
12/16/2025IALevel III00Pass
2/10/2025IALevel III00Pass
9/9/2024IALevel III10OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
4 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 (100%)·2v
Driver Fitness
4 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
4 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Aaron Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Aaron Smith authorized to operate?

Aaron Smith's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Aaron Smith's safety record?

Aaron Smith has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Aaron Smith operate?

Aaron Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Aaron Smith insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Aaron Smith had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Aaron Smith as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Aaron Smith?

Aaron Smith's DOT number is 2598381. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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