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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 973068✓ Last checked 19h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 973068Paonia, CO

Ken Smith

DBA: Smith Forest Products

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastatePaonia, CO 81428

Ken Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 3 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 nameKen Smith
DBASmith Forest Products
DOT #973068
MC #—
CityPaonia
StateColorado
ZIP81428
Authority age24 yr 9 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/15/2001
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
24 yr 9 mo
Since 2001

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

1477 3950 DR, Paonia, CO, 81428

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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
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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 GrantedAug 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ken Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ken Smith authorized to operate?

Ken 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 Ken Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Ken Smith operate?

Ken Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Ken Smith insured?

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

Has Ken Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Ken Smith?

Ken Smith's DOT number is 973068. 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). Ken Smith Safety Record, DOT 973068. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973068
MLA
"Ken Smith Safety Record, DOT 973068." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973068
Chicago
"Ken Smith Safety Record, DOT 973068." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973068
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