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10/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Smith Excavating INC
DOT 920495 · Sumner, IA
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Smith Excavating INC (DOT 920495) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Sumner, IA. As of June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; 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 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Smith Excavating INC
DOT Number920495
MC Number—
Street1417 WHITETAIL AVE
City / StateSumner, IA 50674
Phone3192690952
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age25 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed05/05/2026
Company officerMark V Smith
Power units8
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
8
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
25 yr 6 mo
Since 2000
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/7/2025IAIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2000
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 Smith Excavating INC authorized to operate?

Smith Excavating INC'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 Smith Excavating INC's safety record?

Smith Excavating INC has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Smith Excavating INC operate?

Smith Excavating INC operates 8 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Smith Excavating INC insured?

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

Has Smith Excavating INC had any risk indicators?

Smith Excavating INC has a risk score of 10/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Smith Excavating INC?

Smith Excavating INC's DOT number is 920495. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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