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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 1977437✓ Last checked 23h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 1977437Herrick, IL

Ronnie E Smith

DBA: Smith Backhoe Service

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateHerrick, IL 62431

Ronnie E Smith has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 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 nameRonnie E Smith
DBASmith Backhoe Service
DOT #1977437
MC #—
CityHerrick
StateIllinois
ZIP62431
Authority age16 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/22/2012
Company officerRonnie Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
16 yr 5 mo
Since 2009

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

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

Location

R R 1 BOX 442, Herrick, IL, 62431

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ronnie E Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ronnie E Smith authorized to operate?

Ronnie 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 Ronnie E Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Ronnie E Smith operate?

Ronnie E Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Ronnie E Smith insured?

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

Has Ronnie E Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Ronnie E Smith?

Ronnie E Smith's DOT number is 1977437. 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). Ronnie E Smith Safety Record, DOT 1977437. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1977437
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"Ronnie E Smith Safety Record, DOT 1977437." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1977437
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