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Carrier Profile · DOT 488568

Robert E Smith

DBA: Cottons Four Wheel Drive

For-Hire CommonInterstateGulfport, MS 39501
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Robert E Smith has operated for 34.0y with a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority. The company is registered as an active for-hire carrier.

Identity
Legal nameRobert E Smith
DBACottons Four Wheel Drive
DOT #488568
MC #MC463060
CityGulfport
StateMississippi
ZIP39501
Authority age34.0y
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/13/2022
Company officerRobert E 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

Location

1109 TODD AVE, Gulfport, MS, 39501

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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.

Status
Active
Insurer
UNION INSURANCE CO.
Coverage
$1,000,000
Effective
1/23/2015

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jun 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Robert E Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Robert E Smith authorized to operate?

Yes. Robert E Smith holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Robert E Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Robert E Smith operate?

Robert E Smith operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Robert E Smith insured?

Robert E Smith has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Robert E Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Robert E Smith?

Robert E Smith's DOT number is 488568 and MC number is MC463060. 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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