Jeffrey Thomas Smith
InactiveDBA: T J Smith & Sons Logging
Jeffrey Thomas Smith, doing business as T J Smith & Sons Logging, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1503024. The company operates from Wadesboro, NC, and currently has an inactive operating status, and has 2 power units and 2 drivers on record. Brokers and shippers should verify authority status before tendering loads to inactive carriers.
This USDOT is inactive
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive, which means it is not currently authorized to operate. Inactive does not mean the carrier never existed or that the historical data on this page is inaccurate. The record stays on USDOTwatch because brokers, insurers, and compliance teams still need to look up historical entities, audit past bookings, and trace predecessor carriers when reviewing related operations. See the methodology for how inactive records are handled.
Is this carrier bookable?
There is a blocking issue on this exact carrier record that should be resolved before booking.
Six things go into this read of Jeffrey Thomas Smith's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.
Stop signs
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Authority
This exact USDOT record does not show active authority.
Things to review
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Safety rating
Safety rating is Conditional. This should be reviewed before booking.
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Insurance
Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.
Passed checks
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✓
Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (Jun 20, 2024).
Identity
Who Jeffrey Thomas Smith is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.
- Address
- 307 Liberty Street , Wadesboro , NC 28170
- Phone
- (704) 465-7279
- Entity type
- Exempt for Hire
Transports exempt commodities (e.g., agricultural products) for compensation.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Inactive
- Insurance on file
- N/A
- MCS-150 filing date
- Jun 20, 2024
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on Jeffrey Thomas Smith's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.
FMCSA Safety Rating
Rated May 28, 2013
A Conditional rating means FMCSA found the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls in place to ensure compliance with safety requirements. The carrier is allowed to continue operating but must correct identified deficiencies. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence.
View official FMCSA record →Inspections
All time7
Total
6
OOS
2
Driver OOS
4
Vehicle OOS
National average driver OOS rate is ~5.5%. This carrier is significantly above the national average.
Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.
With only 7 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 85.7%, significantly above the national average of ~21%.
Crash history
All time6
Total
0
Fatal
5
Injuries
6
Tow-away
6 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 3000.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.
BASIC safety scores
FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.
Driver behavior
0.0
Unsafe Driving
0.0
HOS Compliance
1.3
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
15.8
Vehicle Maintenance
0.0
Hazmat Compliance
0.0
Crash Indicator
This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.
Unsafe Driving
Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.
HOS Compliance
Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.
Driver Fitness
Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.
Controlled Substances
Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.
Vehicle Maintenance
Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.
Fleet profile
Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Jeffrey Thomas Smith actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.
Drivers per Power Unit
1.00
Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.
Miles per Power Unit
20,000 mi
Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2023 data).
Inspections per Power Unit
3.5
High roadside inspection activity relative to fleet size.
Crashes per 1,000 Units
3000.0
Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).
Insurance
What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Jeffrey Thomas Smith right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.
Current insurance status
No filing on record
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in Jeffrey Thomas Smith's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.
| Date | Field | Previous | New |
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| Jun 6, 2026 | Operating Status | ACTIVE | INACTIVE |
| May 15, 2026 | Total Crashes | 5 | 6 |
| May 15, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 5 | 6 |
| May 7, 2026 | Total Crashes | 6 | 5 |
| May 7, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 7 | 5 |
| May 7, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 6 | 5 |
| May 6, 2026 | Total Crashes | 5 | 6 |
| May 6, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 5 | 7 |
| May 6, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 5 | 6 |
| May 4, 2026 | Total Crashes | 0 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Jeffrey Thomas Smith and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for Jeffrey Thomas Smith?
Jeffrey Thomas Smith is assigned USDOT number 1503024 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.
Is Jeffrey Thomas Smith authorized to operate?
Jeffrey Thomas Smith's current operating status is INACTIVE. They hold a CONDITIONAL safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
What does it mean that Jeffrey Thomas Smith is inactive?
An inactive operating status means Jeffrey Thomas Smith's USDOT registration has lapsed, often because they failed to file the required biennial MCS-150 update or chose to deactivate their authority. Inactive carriers are not currently authorized to operate. Do not tender loads to inactive carriers without first verifying current authority directly with FMCSA.
How many inspections has Jeffrey Thomas Smith had?
Jeffrey Thomas Smith has 7 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 6 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 85.7%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.
How many crashes has Jeffrey Thomas Smith been involved in?
FMCSA records 6 reported crashes for Jeffrey Thomas Smith over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 5 injury, and 6 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.
How large is Jeffrey Thomas Smith's fleet?
Jeffrey Thomas Smith operates 2 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 2 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.
Where is Jeffrey Thomas Smith located?
Jeffrey Thomas Smith is headquartered in Wadesboro, North Carolina at 307 Liberty Street. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does a conditional safety rating mean?
A Conditional rating means FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a compliance review. Jeffrey Thomas Smith is allowed to continue operating but must correct the identified issues. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence and may want to request more recent operational data before tendering loads.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.
Should I monitor Jeffrey Thomas Smith for changes?
If you tender loads to Jeffrey Thomas Smith regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.
Where does this data come from?
All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.
About this data
This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.
This record was last checked on Jun 6, 2026 and the most recent change was on Jun 6, 2026.