Charles Smith
ActiveDBA: Charles Smith Trucking
Charles Smith, doing business as Charles Smith Trucking, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 536002 and MC number 267350. The company operates from Richmond, KY, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.
Is this carrier bookable?
Nothing here stands out as an immediate reason not to use this carrier.
Six things go into this read of Charles 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.
Passed checks
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Authority
This USDOT record is marked active.
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Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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Safety rating
Safety rating is Satisfactory.
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Insurance
Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD).
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BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (May 5, 2025).
Identity
Who Charles 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
- 1027 Speedwell Rd , Richmond , KY 40475
- Phone
- (859) 661-0309
- Entity type
- Authorized for Hire
Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Active
- Insurance on file
- ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
- MCS-150 filing date
- May 5, 2025
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on Charles 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 Mar 21, 2006
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means the carrier has demonstrated adequate safety management controls to meet the safety fitness standard. Approximately 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating.
View official FMCSA record →Crash history
All time3
Total
0
Fatal
0
Injuries
3
Tow-away
3 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
0.0
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
0.0
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 Charles 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
60,000 mi
Moderate utilization typical of regional or LTL operations (2024 data).
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 Charles 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
ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
Insurance history
Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Charles Smith, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.
| Form / Type | Insurer | Effective | Cancelled | Coverage |
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| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-07-16 | 2009-07-16 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-07-16 | 2004-07-16 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2003-07-16 | 2004-07-16 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2002-07-16 | 2003-07-16 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2001-07-16 | 2002-07-16 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | GULF INSURANCE CO. | 1999-07-19 | 2001-07-19 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1998-07-19 | 1999-07-19 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1997-07-19 | 1998-07-19 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1996-07-19 | 1997-07-09 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1995-07-19 | 1996-07-19 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1994-07-19 | 1995-07-19 CANCEL | $750 |
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in Charles 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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| May 4, 2026 | Total Crashes | 0 | 3 |
| May 4, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 0 | 3 |
| May 3, 2026 | Total Crashes | 3 | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Driver Fitness Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Hos Compliance Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Unsafe Driving Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Controlled Substances Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Insurance Status | N/A | ON FILE (BIPD) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Charles Smith and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for Charles Smith?
Charles Smith is assigned USDOT number 536002 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.
What is the MC number for Charles Smith?
Charles Smith's MC number is 267350. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.
Is Charles Smith authorized to operate?
Charles Smith's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a SATISFACTORY safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
How many crashes has Charles Smith been involved in?
FMCSA records 3 reported crashes for Charles Smith over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 0 injury, and 3 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 Charles Smith's fleet?
Charles Smith operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 1 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 Charles Smith located?
Charles Smith is headquartered in Richmond, Kentucky at 1027 Speedwell Rd. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does a satisfactory safety rating mean?
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means Charles Smith demonstrated adequate safety management controls during the review. Only about 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating, since FMCSA only rates carriers that go through a compliance review.
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 Charles Smith for changes?
If you tender loads to Charles 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 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 4, 2026.