Kenneth Smith Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Niles, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 28 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 28 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 86% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57% | 92% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1.97 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2.88 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state IN accounts for 63% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 74%.
| 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| IL |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 3929ADFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 39323LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |