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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Smith Setzer & Sons INC
DOT 47915 · Catawba, NC
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Smith Setzer & Sons INC (DOT 47915) is a North Carolina-based interstate carrier headquartered in Catawba, NC. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 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; unsafe driving 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 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Smith Setzer & Sons INC
DOT Number47915
MC Number—
Street4708 HWY 10 EAST
City / StateCatawba, NC 28609
Phone8282413161
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed03/26/2025
Company officerJerry S Setzer
Power units14
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 18.8% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
14
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
16
On record
Crashes
5
On record
OOS Rate
18.8%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
16 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
16 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
16 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
16 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
8 insp (50%)· 4 viol
Inspection History
16 total · OOS rate 18.8%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
2/27/2025NCIII00Pass
6/25/2025NCIII00Pass
6/24/2025NCIII00Pass
6/23/2025NCII01OOS
5/22/2024NCIII00Pass
1/21/2026NCII01OOS
9/19/2024NCII00Pass
7/18/2024SCII01OOS
5/16/2025NCII00Pass
8/16/2024SCIII00Pass
Crash History
5 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—NC00Y
—NC01Y
—NC01Y
—NC01Y
—SC00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
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 Setzer & Sons INC authorized to operate?

Smith Setzer & Sons 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 Setzer & Sons INC's safety record?

Smith Setzer & Sons INC has 16 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 18.8%. Crash history shows 5 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Smith Setzer & Sons INC operate?

Smith Setzer & Sons INC operates 14 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Smith Setzer & Sons INC insured?

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

Has Smith Setzer & Sons INC had any risk indicators?

Smith Setzer & Sons INC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Smith Setzer & Sons INC?

Smith Setzer & Sons INC's DOT number is 47915. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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