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Carrier Profile · DOT 526753

Walter E Smithe

DBA: Walter E Smithe Furniture

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateItasca, IL 60143
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Walter E Smithe has a fleet of 4 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameWalter E Smithe
DBAWalter E Smithe Furniture
DOT #526753
MC #
CityItasca
StateIllinois
ZIP60143
Authority age33.0y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/29/2026
Company officerMark Smithe
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
4
Power units
Drivers
4
Total drivers
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

1251 W THORNDALE, Itasca, IL, 60143

1251 W THORNDALE, ITASCA, IL, 60143Open in Maps →

Inspection history

4 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
10/29/2024FL300
2/27/2025FL300
9/24/2024FL300
11/13/2024FL100

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

1 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
IL00Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jun 1993
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Walter E Smithe

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Walter E Smithe authorized to operate?

Walter E Smithe'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 Walter E Smithe's safety record?

Walter E Smithe has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Walter E Smithe operate?

Walter E Smithe operates 4 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Walter E Smithe insured?

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

Has Walter E Smithe had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Walter E Smithe as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Walter E Smithe?

Walter E Smithe's DOT number is 526753. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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