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JOHN W SMITH

DOT 973705
MC 556512
Entity Carrier
134 MT LAKE RD, NEWPORT, VA 24128 · Interstate authority
Safety: Conditional0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
973705
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Overview

JOHN W SMITH is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Nov 2025, based in Newport, Virginia, holding a Conditional safety rating. It operates a fleet of 2 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Conditional
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedNov 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
3 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

✓ No roadside violations on record in the last 24 months (across 2 inspections).

Fleet Profile

Power units2
Drivers1
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-556512

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JOHN W SMITH authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 973705 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JOHN W SMITH carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JOHN W SMITH's safety rating?
It holds a Conditional safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does JOHN W SMITH operate?
It runs 2 power units with 1 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
134 MT LAKE RD
NEWPORT, VA 24128
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