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90/100
✗ Do Not Tender
Active out-of-service order. Carrier legally prohibited from operating.
J & M Auto
DOT 1218257 · MC MC625012 · Grafton, VT
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

J & M Auto (DOT 1218257, MC MC625012) is a Vermont-based interstate carrier headquartered in Grafton, VT. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is subject to an active out-of-service order. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: active out-of-service order — carrier legally prohibited from operating. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

Out of ServiceCommon Authority
FMCSA Public Record
James A Smith
Operating as: J & M Auto
DOT Number1218257
MC NumberMC625012
Street2 JOHNS ROAD
City / StateGrafton, VT 05146
Phone8028754218
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed07/01/2025
Company officerJames A Smith
Power units5
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Active out-of-service order — carrier legally prohibited from operating
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 3 mo
Since 2004
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NATIONWIDE ASSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
1/11/2025
Location
2 JOHNS ROAD, Grafton, VT, 05146 · Open in Maps →
2 JOHNS ROAD, GRAFTON, VT, 05146Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James A Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. James A Smith holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is James A Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James A Smith operate?

James A Smith operates 5 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is James A Smith insured?

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

Has James A Smith had any risk indicators?

James A Smith has a risk score of 90/100 (Critical) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James A Smith?

James A Smith's DOT number is 1218257 and MC number is MC625012. 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). J & M Auto Safety Record, DOT 1218257. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1218257
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"J & M Auto Safety Record, DOT 1218257." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1218257
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"J & M Auto Safety Record, DOT 1218257." Truck Graph. Last modified June 8, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1218257