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Carrier Profile · DOT 2183198

James E Smith

DBA: Smith'S Distributing LLC

Private Carrier · Not For HireCuba, MO 65453
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

James E Smith 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 nameJames E Smith
DBASmith'S Distributing LLC
DOT #2183198
MC #
CityCuba
StateMissouri
ZIP65453
Authority age14.8y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/19/2023
Company officerJames Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

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

Location

4733 OLD SPRINGFIELD RD, Cuba, MO, 65453

4733 OLD SPRINGFIELD RD, CUBA, MO, 65453Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Aug 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

James E Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James E Smith authorized to operate?

James E 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 James E Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James E Smith operate?

James E Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James E Smith insured?

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

Has James E Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for James E Smith?

James E Smith's DOT number is 2183198. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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