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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Hq Smith Co
DOT 3256786 · Jemison, AL
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Hq Smith Co (DOT 3256786) is a Alabama-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Jemison, AL. As of June 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; 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 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Howard Smith LLC
Operating as: Hq Smith Co
DOT Number3256786
MC Number—
Street1122 COUNTY ROAD 164
City / StateJemison, AL 35085
Phone2059552848
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age7 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed04/27/2026
Company officerHoward Smith
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●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
4
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
7 yr 3 mo
Since 2019
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
4 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
4 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2 insp (50%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
4 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/23/2025ALII00Pass
7/22/2025ALII00Pass
11/19/2025ALIII00Pass
9/11/2025ALIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1122 COUNTY ROAD 164, Jemison, AL, 35085 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2019
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 Howard Smith LLC authorized to operate?

Howard Smith LLC'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 Howard Smith LLC's safety record?

Howard Smith LLC has 4 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 Howard Smith LLC operate?

Howard Smith LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Howard Smith LLC insured?

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

Has Howard Smith LLC had any risk indicators?

Howard Smith LLC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Howard Smith LLC?

Howard Smith LLC's DOT number is 3256786. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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