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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 723181✓ Last checked 21h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 21h ago
DOT 723181Cherokee, KS

David M Smith

DBA: Cherokee Saw Mill

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCherokee, KS 66724

David M Smith has a fleet of 2 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 nameDavid M Smith
DBACherokee Saw Mill
DOT #723181
MC #—
CityCherokee
StateKansas
ZIP66724
Authority age28 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/14/2012
Company officerDavid M Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
28 yr 5 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

10974 N W 3RD DRIVE, Cherokee, KS, 66724

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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 GrantedJan 1998
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

David M Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is David M Smith authorized to operate?

David M 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 David M Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does David M Smith operate?

David M Smith operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is David M Smith insured?

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

Has David M Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for David M Smith?

David M Smith's DOT number is 723181. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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