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65/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
The Wood Smith
DOT 1530498 · Valparaiso, IN
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

The Wood Smith (DOT 1530498) is a Indiana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Valparaiso, IN. As of June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; principal operates multiple active carrier authorities. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Thomas W Smith
Operating as: The Wood Smith
DOT Number1530498
MC Number—
Street899 N STATE RD 149
City / StateValparaiso, IN 46385
Phone2197634083
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed07/17/2006
Company officerThomas Smith
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 11 mo
Since 2006
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
899 N STATE RD 149, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2006
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 Thomas W Smith authorized to operate?

Thomas W Smith'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 Thomas W Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Thomas W Smith operate?

Thomas W Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Thomas W Smith insured?

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

Has Thomas W Smith had any risk indicators?

Thomas W Smith has a risk score of 65/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Thomas W Smith?

Thomas W Smith's DOT number is 1530498. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). The Wood Smith Safety Record, DOT 1530498. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1530498
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"The Wood Smith Safety Record, DOT 1530498." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1530498
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