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DOT 245145Ausable Forks, NY

John J Smith

DBA: Smith Trucking & Logging Scrap Metal

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateAusable Forks, NY 12912

John J 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. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJohn J Smith
DBASmith Trucking & Logging Scrap Metal
DOT #245145
MC #
CityAusable Forks
StateNew York
ZIP12912
Authority age42 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/05/2026
Company officerJohn J Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
42 yr 2 mo
Since 1984

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
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JOHN J SMITHDOT 1496367
Shared officerActive

Location

259 SILVERLAKE RD, Ausable Forks, NY, 12912

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/5/2025NYLevel II00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

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 GrantedApr 1984
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John J Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John J Smith authorized to operate?

John J 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 John J Smith's safety record?

John J Smith has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John J Smith operate?

John J Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John J Smith insured?

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

Has John J Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John J Smith?

John J Smith's DOT number is 245145. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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