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Southway Express
DOT 1021878 · MC MC428068 · Morganton, NC
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Southway Express (DOT 1021878, MC MC428068) is a North Carolina-based interstate carrier headquartered in Morganton, NC. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
David Kirk Smith
Operating as: Southway Express
DOT Number1021878
MC NumberMC428068
Street7726 WATERSHED ROAD
City / StateMorganton, NC 28655
Phone8284432766
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed09/29/2025
Company officerDavid Kirk Smith
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 1 mo
Since 2002
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/23/2024SCIII00Pass
8/15/2024GAIII00Pass
7/1/2025NCII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
6/3/2023
Location
7726 WATERSHED ROAD, Morganton, NC, 28655 · Open in Maps →
7726 WATERSHED ROAD, MORGANTON, NC, 28655Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2002
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David Kirk Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. David Kirk Smith holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is David Kirk Smith's safety record?

David Kirk Smith has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does David Kirk Smith operate?

David Kirk Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is David Kirk Smith insured?

David Kirk Smith has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has David Kirk Smith had any risk indicators?

David Kirk Smith has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for David Kirk Smith?

David Kirk Smith's DOT number is 1021878 and MC number is MC428068. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Southway Express Safety Record, DOT 1021878. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1021878
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