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R L SMITH LOGGING INC

DOT 560943
MC 772369
Entity Carrier
14612 STATE ROUTE 8 W, OLYMPIA, WA 98502 · Interstate authority
Safety: Conditional3 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
560943
ACTIVE

Overview

R L SMITH LOGGING INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2026, based in Olympia, Washington, holding a Conditional safety rating. It operates a fleet of 15 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Conditional
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
22.22222222222222%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2026
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: 20
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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28 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

22
Inspections, 24 mo
31
Violations, 24 mo
2
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-25
393.104F3-C — Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown (Unit 2)
2026-08-25
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-06-16
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-04-21
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-04-10
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-12-02
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-11-21
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-10-22
392.2-SLLILC — State/Local Laws - Improper lane change (Unit D)
2025-06-25
393.100B-C — Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
392.2-SLLEQP — State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. (Unit 2)
2025-06-25
393.205A-WRLR — Wheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
393.205A-WRLR — Wheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-25
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-06-25
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2025-02-12
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-01-23
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2024-11-25
393.116F-CL — Logs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-10-28
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2024-10-14
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-10-10
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2024-10-10
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2024-10-10
393.75A1-TEPBM — Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area (Unit 2)
2024-10-10
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-10-10
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2024-10-10
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2024-09-19
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2024-09-19
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units15
Drivers16
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-772369

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 R L SMITH LOGGING INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 560943 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does R L SMITH LOGGING INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is R L SMITH LOGGING INC'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 R L SMITH LOGGING INC operate?
It runs 15 power units with 16 drivers on file.

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14612 STATE ROUTE 8 W
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
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