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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 2016495✓ Last checked 6h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 2016495Elkview, WV

Smith & Smith INC

DBA: Elusive Captures

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateElkview, WV 25071

Smith & Smith INC 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 nameSmith & Smith INC
DBAElusive Captures
DOT #2016495
MC #—
CityElkview
StateWest Virginia
ZIP25071
Authority age16 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/26/2025
Company officerGeorge 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 2 mo
Since 2010

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

29 BILTMORE LANE, Elkview, WV, 25071

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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.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

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 GrantedApr 2010
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Smith & Smith INC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Smith & Smith INC authorized to operate?

Smith & Smith 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 & Smith INC's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Smith & Smith INC operate?

Smith & Smith INC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Smith & Smith INC insured?

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

Has Smith & Smith INC had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Smith & Smith INC?

Smith & Smith INC's DOT number is 2016495. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Smith & Smith INC Safety Record, DOT 2016495. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2016495
MLA
"Smith & Smith INC Safety Record, DOT 2016495." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2016495
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