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50/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Smith Tree Cutting LLC
DOT 2896589 · Counce, TN
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Smith Tree Cutting LLC (DOT 2896589) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Counce, TN. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Smith Tree Cutting LLC
DOT Number2896589
MC Number—
Street170 BULLARD LOOP
City / StateCounce, TN 38326
Phone7319266009
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr
MCS-150 filed04/08/2026
Company officerRickey Smith
Power units5
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 50.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
6
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
10 yr
Since 2016
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
6 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
6 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
6 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
6 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (67%)· 4 viol
Inspection History
6 total · OOS rate 50.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/23/2025TNI01OOS
5/15/2025TNI01OOS
3/12/2025MSII02OOS
6/11/2025TNIII00Pass
2/4/2025TNI00Pass
7/2/2025MSIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TN00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
170 BULLARD LOOP, Counce, TN, 38326 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2016
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 Tree Cutting LLC authorized to operate?

Smith Tree Cutting 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 Tree Cutting LLC's safety record?

Smith Tree Cutting LLC has 6 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Smith Tree Cutting LLC operate?

Smith Tree Cutting LLC operates 5 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Smith Tree Cutting LLC insured?

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

Has Smith Tree Cutting LLC had any risk indicators?

Smith Tree Cutting LLC has a risk score of 50/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Smith Tree Cutting LLC?

Smith Tree Cutting LLC's DOT number is 2896589. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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