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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2005333✓ Last checked 2h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 2005333Okeana, OH

John L Smith

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateOkeana, OH 45053

John L Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 2 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 nameJohn L Smith
DBA—
DOT #2005333
MC #—
CityOkeana
StateOhio
ZIP45053
Authority age16 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/11/2023
Company officerJohn Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
16 yr 2 mo
Since 2010

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Business Connections
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Associated entities3 connections
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Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive

Location

3420 STATE LINE ROAD, Okeana, OH, 45053

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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.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMar 2010
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John L Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John L Smith authorized to operate?

John L 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 L Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John L Smith operate?

John L Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is John L Smith insured?

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

Has John L Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John L Smith?

John L Smith's DOT number is 2005333. 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). John L Smith Safety Record, DOT 2005333. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2005333
MLA
"John L Smith Safety Record, DOT 2005333." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2005333
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"John L Smith Safety Record, DOT 2005333." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2005333
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