Smith Trucking Inc
USDOT 264036 · MC-178789 · Bowman, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Smith Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Bowman, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 59 drivers, which ranks it #54 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 123 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 30.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Smith Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 264036 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-178789 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5605 Vance Rd, Bowman, SC 29018 |
| Phone | (803) 829-2552 |
| First registered | Aug 27, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 264036.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 87 | 0 |
- 0.81 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 4,145,952 miles reported for 2024 – about 56,794 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 59 CDL drivers; 59 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Smith Trucking Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.3% | 20.5% | 22.0% | 48% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 42% lower than average |
| Inspections | 123 | 123 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 53 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 21, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Smith Trucking Inc?
Smith Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 264036 and operating authority MC-178789.
How many trucks does Smith Trucking Inc have?
It reports 73 power units (73 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 87 trailers, with 59 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 9, 2025).
Where is Smith Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bowman, South Carolina 29018.
What is the out-of-service rate of Smith Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.