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Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2780397Last checked 12h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal linked to a revoked carrier
Principal operates multiple active authorities
Informational
No active insurance filing — verify directly with carrier
Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 12h ago
DOT 2780397Atlanta, GA

Kenneth Smith

DBA: Essential Pro Towing

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateAtlanta, GA 30349

Kenneth 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 nameKenneth Smith
DBAEssential Pro Towing
DOT #2780397
MC #
CityAtlanta
StateGeorgia
ZIP30349
Authority age10 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/09/2018
Company officerKenneth Smith
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
10 yr 10 mo
Since 2015

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities3 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive
MAXIMUM MOVERSDOT 1139935
Shared officerActive

Location

325 YASMINE COVE, Atlanta, GA, 30349

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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 GrantedJul 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Kenneth Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Kenneth Smith authorized to operate?

Kenneth 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 Kenneth Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Kenneth Smith operate?

Kenneth Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Kenneth Smith insured?

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

Has Kenneth Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Kenneth Smith?

Kenneth Smith's DOT number is 2780397. 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). Kenneth Smith Safety Record, DOT 2780397. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2780397
MLA
"Kenneth Smith Safety Record, DOT 2780397." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2780397
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"Kenneth Smith Safety Record, DOT 2780397." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2780397
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