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SMOOTH OPERATORS INC

DOT 438760
MC 236421
Entity Carrier
W8861 CREEK ROAD, DARIEN, WI 53114 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
438760
ACTIVE

Overview

SMOOTH OPERATORS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2025, based in Darien, Wisconsin, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 38 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
36.8421052631579%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 5.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
52 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

33
Inspections, 24 mo
54
Violations, 24 mo
7
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-03
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-08-03
395.3A2-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-06-09
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-05-06
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-05-06
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-05-06
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-05-06
395.3A2-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-05-06
395.3A3-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-05-06
395.3A3-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-05-06
395.3A3-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-05-06
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-05-06
395.22H2-ELDNISDT — HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr (Unit D)
2026-04-30
393.106C2-C — Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-30
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 2)
2026-04-28
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-28
393.55D2-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. (Unit 1)
2026-04-28
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-28
393.11A1-CSLRR — Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 (Unit 1)
2026-03-13
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-02-17
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-01-20
393.106D-C — Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-20
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-11-24
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2025-11-24
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-11-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2025-09-03
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-09-03
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-09-03
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-09-03
393.55D2-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units38
Drivers37
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-236421

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 SMOOTH OPERATORS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 438760 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does SMOOTH OPERATORS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is SMOOTH OPERATORS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does SMOOTH OPERATORS INC operate?
It runs 38 power units with 37 drivers on file.

Contact SMOOTH OPERATORS INC

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Physical Address
W8861 CREEK ROAD
DARIEN, WI 53114
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