Wayne Smith Trucking Inc
USDOT 173829 · MC-148159 · Morrilton, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Wayne Smith Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Morrilton, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 116 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 154 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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| Legal name | Wayne Smith Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 173829 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-148159 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 41 Wst Circle, Morrilton, AR 72110 |
| Phone | (501) 354-0995 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 173829.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 116 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 623 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 10,570,169 miles reported for 2025 – about 91,122 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 126 CDL drivers; 109 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Wayne Smith Trucking Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.1% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 25% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 154 | 154 with a driver check, 65 with a vehicle check, 73 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 21, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Wayne Smith Trucking Inc?
Wayne Smith Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 173829 and operating authority MC-148159.
How many trucks does Wayne Smith Trucking Inc have?
It reports 116 power units (116 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 623 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 22, 2026).
Where is Wayne Smith Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Morrilton, Arkansas 72110.
What is the out-of-service rate of Wayne Smith Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.