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Carrier Profile · DOT 1702171

Linnard Smith

DBA: L & J Automotive Wholesale Incorporation

Private Carrier · Not For HireBirmingham, AL 35215
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Linnard Smith has a fleet of 2 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 nameLinnard Smith
DBAL & J Automotive Wholesale Incorporation
DOT #1702171
MC #
CityBirmingham
StateAlabama
ZIP35215
Authority age18.6y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/28/2009
Company officerLinnard Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

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

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Location

509 SAMUEL WAY, Birmingham, AL, 35215

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

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 found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Oct 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Linnard Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Linnard Smith authorized to operate?

Linnard 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 Linnard Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Linnard Smith operate?

Linnard Smith operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Linnard Smith insured?

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

Has Linnard Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Linnard Smith?

Linnard Smith's DOT number is 1702171. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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