KENNETH SMITH INC
28-units interstate motor carrier based in Niles, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 115868
- MC
- MC290662
- Based
- Niles, MI
- Contact
- 2696845960 · jon@kennethsmithinc.com
What this carrier is
KENNETH SMITH INC is a mid-sized fleet interstate motor carrier based in Niles, MI. Operating footprint: 28 power units, 30 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC290662 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Aggregate as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 7, 2003).
Fleet composition on file: 28 owned tractors, 36 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,037 motor carriers operating 28 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 290.9% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 53 | 18.22 | 290.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.19 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.58 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 44.20 | 83.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 28-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 115868: 40 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 6, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 |
| Total violations | 86 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 26, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with other: aggregate on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,037 peer carriers operating 28 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 27 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 86 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 290.9% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet motor carrier running regional lanes with 28 power units on file.
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