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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
James Smith LLC
DOT 4221129 · MC MC1794877 · Mount Sterling, KY
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

James Smith LLC (DOT 4221129, MC MC1794877) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Mount Sterling, KY. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; driver qualification violation 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 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Smith LLC
DOT Number4221129
MC NumberMC1794877
Street1197 BUNKER HILL RD
City / StateMount Sterling, KY 40353
Phone8593985794
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age2 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed02/24/2026
Company officerJames S Smith
Power units9
Total drivers8
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
JAMES SMITH LLCShared phone
Active
JAMES SMITH LLCShared officer
Active
OOS rate 22.2% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
9
Fleet
Drivers
8
Total
Inspections
9
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
22.2%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
2 yr 2 mo
Since 2024
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
9 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
9 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
9 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
9 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
7 insp (78%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
9 total · OOS rate 22.2%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/31/2025KYII10OOS
9/30/2024KYII00Pass
8/23/2024KYIII00Pass
1/13/2026KYII00Pass
2/11/2026KYIII00Pass
10/10/2025KYII00Pass
10/10/2025KYII00Pass
2/6/2026KYII01OOS
2/2/2026INII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KY00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1197 BUNKER HILL RD, Mount Sterling, KY, 40353 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2024
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 James Smith LLC authorized to operate?

James 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 James Smith LLC's safety record?

James Smith LLC has 9 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Smith LLC operate?

James Smith LLC operates 9 power units with approximately 8 drivers.

Is James Smith LLC insured?

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

Has James Smith LLC had any risk indicators?

James Smith LLC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Smith LLC?

James Smith LLC's DOT number is 4221129 and MC number is MC1794877. 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). James Smith LLC Safety Record, DOT 4221129. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4221129
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