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DOT 904253Winterset, IA

Joel Smith

DBA: J & J Smith

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateWinterset, IA 50273

Joel 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 nameJoel Smith
DBAJ & J Smith
DOT #904253
MC #—
CityWinterset
StateIowa
ZIP50273
Authority age25 yr 9 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed—
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
25 yr 9 mo
Since 2000

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

616 S 8TH AVE, Winterset, IA, 50273

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

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 on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedSep 2000
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Joel Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Joel Smith authorized to operate?

Joel 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 Joel Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Joel Smith operate?

Joel Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Joel Smith insured?

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

Has Joel Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Joel Smith?

Joel Smith's DOT number is 904253. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Joel Smith Safety Record, DOT 904253. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/904253
MLA
"Joel Smith Safety Record, DOT 904253." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/904253
Chicago
"Joel Smith Safety Record, DOT 904253." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/904253
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