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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Smith Grounds Management LLC
DOT 957981 · Indian Trail, NC
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Smith Grounds Management LLC (DOT 957981) is a North Carolina-based interstate carrier headquartered in Indian Trail, NC. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; driver qualification violation 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 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Smith Grounds Management LLC
DOT Number957981
MC Number—
Street1051 VAN BUREN AVE
City / StateIndian Trail, NC 28079
Phone7048214066
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age25 yr
MCS-150 filed01/15/2026
Company officerJulius P Smith
Power units55
Total drivers55
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
55
Fleet
Drivers
55
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
25 yr
Since 2001
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/21/2025NCI12OOS
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—NC01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1051 VAN BUREN AVE, Indian Trail, NC, 28079 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2001
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 Grounds Management LLC authorized to operate?

Smith Grounds Management LLC'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 Grounds Management LLC's safety record?

Smith Grounds Management LLC has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Smith Grounds Management LLC operate?

Smith Grounds Management LLC operates 55 power units with approximately 55 drivers.

Is Smith Grounds Management LLC insured?

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

Has Smith Grounds Management LLC had any risk indicators?

Smith Grounds Management LLC has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Smith Grounds Management LLC?

Smith Grounds Management LLC's DOT number is 957981. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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