DBA: Smith Auto Transport
Big Smith Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Strafford, MO.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 34 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 34 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 91% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 87% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34% | 78% | 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 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | KS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | AL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 2.33 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.42 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1.24 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 11 states. Top state OK accounts for 34% of activity. Activity outside home state (MO): 89%.
+6 other states with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| MO |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | SD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | OK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | OK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39532BELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 39387AFPLR | Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 3922SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 393128BCLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 3922SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 3922SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Unsafe Driving | — |