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Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 2395048Idaho Falls, ID

Garth Brinkerhoff

DBA: Smart Steel

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateIdaho Falls, ID 83401

Garth Brinkerhoff 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 nameGarth Brinkerhoff
DBASmart Steel
DOT #2395048
MC #—
CityIdaho Falls
StateIdaho
ZIP83401
Authority age13.2y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/05/2024
Company officerGarth Brinkerhoff
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
13.2y
Since 2013

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 concern
ConnectedRevoked

Location

8550 EAST 109 NORTH, Idaho Falls, ID, 83401

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Inspection history

0 total inspections · Showing last 5

No inspection records found.

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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

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Authority Granted
Apr 2013
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Garth Brinkerhoff

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Garth Brinkerhoff authorized to operate?

Garth Brinkerhoff'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 Garth Brinkerhoff's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Garth Brinkerhoff operate?

Garth Brinkerhoff operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Garth Brinkerhoff insured?

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

Has Garth Brinkerhoff had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Garth Brinkerhoff as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Garth Brinkerhoff?

Garth Brinkerhoff's DOT number is 2395048. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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