Smith Trucking Inc
USDOT 54488 · MC-146636 · Worthington, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Smith Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Worthington, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 137 power units and 128 drivers, which ranks it #66 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 311 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 14.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.8 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, household goods, fresh produce, coal / coke, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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| Legal name | Smith Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 54488 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-146636 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1451 Joosten Road, Worthington, MN 56187 |
| Phone | (507) 376-5080 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 54488.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 137 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 258 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 15,298,205 miles reported for 2025 – about 111,666 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 128 CDL drivers; 125 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 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 Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Smith Trucking Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.5% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 23% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 75% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 311 | 311 with a driver check, 117 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 21, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Smith Trucking Inc?
Smith Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 54488 and operating authority MC-146636.
How many trucks does Smith Trucking Inc have?
It reports 137 power units (137 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 258 trailers, with 128 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 20, 2026).
Where is Smith Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Worthington, Minnesota 56187.
What is the out-of-service rate of Smith Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.