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DOT 2135919Union, SC

Ricky E Smith

DBA: Smith Backhoe And Construction LLC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateUnion, SC 29379

Ricky E Smith has a fleet of 4 power units and 5 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 3 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameRicky E Smith
DBASmith Backhoe And Construction LLC
DOT #2135919
MC #
CityUnion
StateSouth Carolina
ZIP29379
Authority age15 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/29/2011
Company officerRicky E Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
15 yr 2 mo
Since 2011

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
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CATHY M BOULWAREDOT 2135912
Shared addressActive

Location

304 BELTLINE ROAD, Union, SC, 29379

304 BELTLINE ROAD, UNION, SC, 29379Open in Maps →

Inspection history

3 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 33.3%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
33.3%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/31/2024SCLevel III00Pass
11/6/2024SCLevel I02OOS
3/6/2025SCLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
3 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (33%)·1v

Crash history

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 2Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
SC02Y

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 GrantedMar 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ricky E Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ricky E Smith authorized to operate?

Ricky E 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 Ricky E Smith's safety record?

Ricky E Smith has 3 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Ricky E Smith operate?

Ricky E Smith operates 4 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Ricky E Smith insured?

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

Has Ricky E Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Ricky E Smith?

Ricky E Smith's DOT number is 2135919. 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). Ricky E Smith Safety Record, DOT 2135919. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2135919
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"Ricky E Smith Safety Record, DOT 2135919." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2135919
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