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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 740198Tipton, MI

Bruce Smith

DBA: Rich Shire Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateTipton, MI 49287

Bruce Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameBruce Smith
DBARich Shire Farms
DOT #740198
MC #—
CityTipton
StateMichigan
ZIP49287
Authority age28 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/02/2003
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
28 yr 2 mo
Since 1998

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

6237 FELLER ROAD, Tipton, MI, 49287

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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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 1998
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Bruce Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Bruce Smith authorized to operate?

Bruce 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 Bruce Smith's safety record?

Bruce Smith does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Bruce Smith operate?

Bruce Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Bruce Smith insured?

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

Has Bruce Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Bruce Smith?

Bruce Smith's DOT number is 740198. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Bruce Smith Safety Record, DOT 740198. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/740198
MLA
"Bruce Smith Safety Record, DOT 740198." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/740198
Chicago
"Bruce Smith Safety Record, DOT 740198." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/740198
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