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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Bud Smith Trucking
DOT 1837442 · Shingletown, CA
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Bud Smith Trucking (DOT 1837442) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Shingletown, CA. As of June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Edward E Smith Jr
Operating as: Bud Smith Trucking
DOT Number1837442
MC Number—
Street28865 SHINGLE CREEK LN
City / StateShingletown, CA 96088
Phone5304745060
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed01/21/2026
Company officerEdward E Smith Jr
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ 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
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 6 mo
Since 2008
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Vehicle Maintenance
2 insp (100%)
Hours of Service
1 insp (50%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (50%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (50%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (50%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/29/2025CAII00Pass
2/9/2026CAV00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
28865 SHINGLE CREEK LN, Shingletown, CA, 96088 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward E Smith Jr authorized to operate?

Edward E Smith Jr'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 Edward E Smith Jr's safety record?

Edward E Smith Jr has 2 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 Edward E Smith Jr operate?

Edward E Smith Jr operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Edward E Smith Jr insured?

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

Has Edward E Smith Jr had any risk indicators?

Edward E Smith Jr has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Edward E Smith Jr?

Edward E Smith Jr's DOT number is 1837442. 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). Bud Smith Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1837442. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1837442
MLA
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