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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 1210219✓ Last checked 9h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1210219Ashland, KS

Michael D Smith

DBA: Special Fx

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateAshland, KS 67831

Michael D 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 nameMichael D Smith
DBASpecial Fx
DOT #1210219
MC #—
CityAshland
StateKansas
ZIP67831
Authority age22 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/06/2004
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
22 yr 3 mo
Since 2004

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

903 S MAIN ST, Ashland, KS, 67831

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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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.

⚠
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 GrantedFeb 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael D Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael D Smith authorized to operate?

Michael D 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 Michael D Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael D Smith operate?

Michael D Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Michael D Smith insured?

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

Has Michael D Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Michael D Smith?

Michael D Smith's DOT number is 1210219. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Michael D Smith Safety Record, DOT 1210219. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1210219
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"Michael D Smith Safety Record, DOT 1210219." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1210219
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"Michael D Smith Safety Record, DOT 1210219." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1210219
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