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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Richard Smith
DOT 2726978 · Bozeman, MT
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Richard Smith (DOT 2726978) is a Montana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Bozeman, MT. As of June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Richard Smith
DOT Number2726978
MC Number—
Street400 MOUNTAIN LION TRAIL
City / StateBozeman, MT 59718
Phone4065811351
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed06/25/2015
Company officerRichard Smith
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
10 yr 11 mo
Since 2015
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
400 MOUNTAIN LION TRAIL, Bozeman, MT, 59718 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard Smith authorized to operate?

Richard 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 Richard Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Richard Smith operate?

Richard Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richard Smith insured?

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

Has Richard Smith had any risk indicators?

Richard Smith has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Richard Smith?

Richard Smith's DOT number is 2726978. 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). Richard Smith Safety Record, DOT 2726978. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2726978
MLA
"Richard Smith Safety Record, DOT 2726978." Truck Graph, Jun 9, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2726978
Chicago
"Richard Smith Safety Record, DOT 2726978." Truck Graph. Last modified June 9, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2726978