Smooth Cargo LLC
USDOT 4275642 · MC-1661196 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Smooth Cargo LLC is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 214 power units and 220 drivers, which ranks it #116 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 49 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 18.4% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.9 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Smooth Cargo LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4275642 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1661196 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 9976 Arbor Montgomery Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45249 |
| Phone | (929) 721-3760 |
| First registered | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4275642.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 203 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 220 CDL drivers; 220 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Smooth Cargo LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.5% | 18.8% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 18.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 604% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 79% lower than average |
| Inspections | 49 | 49 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 53 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Smooth Cargo LLC?
Smooth Cargo LLC is registered with USDOT number 4275642 and operating authority MC-1661196.
How many trucks does Smooth Cargo LLC have?
It reports 214 power units (214 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 220 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 3, 2025).
Where is Smooth Cargo LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Cincinnati, Ohio 45249.
What is the out-of-service rate of Smooth Cargo LLC?
Over 24 months, 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 18.4% 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.