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Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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Principal operates multiple active authorities
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Carrier Profile · DOT 1553599

Scott Smith

DBA: J & S Smith

Private Carrier · Not For HirePigeon, MI 48755
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Scott Smith has a fleet of 9 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 nameScott Smith
DBAJ & S Smith
DOT #1553599
MC #—
CityPigeon
StateMichigan
ZIP48755
Authority age19.7y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/13/2006
Company officerScott Smith
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
9
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

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Location

6599 BERNE RD, Pigeon, MI, 48755

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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.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Sep 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Scott Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Scott Smith authorized to operate?

Scott 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 Scott Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Scott Smith operate?

Scott Smith operates 9 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Scott Smith insured?

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

Has Scott Smith had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Scott Smith?

Scott Smith's DOT number is 1553599. 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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James Rodriguez
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