SMITHS GENERAL TRUCKING CO is a motor carrier based in WEST GREENWICH, RI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 50636 and MC number 1839. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. SMITHS GENERAL TRUCKING CO reports a fleet of 5 power units and 5 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Liquids/Gases, Chemicals, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 inspection with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in MA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of July 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SMITHS GENERAL TRUCKING CO over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for SMITHS GENERAL TRUCKING CO.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1839 | Active | None | None | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2020-12-06 00:00:00 |
| Cargo | — | — | 2000-12-06 00:00:00 |
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