SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC
23-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Alton, VA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2280624
- MC
- MC357724
- Based
- Alton, VA
- Contact
- 4347532515 · robert@grandsprings.com
What this carrier is
SMITH'S COFFEE SERVICE CO INC is a small-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Alton, VA. Operating footprint: 23 power units, 21 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC357724 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: coffee, water. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 16, 2012).
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 22 owned tractors.
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: 2,785 motor carriers operating 23 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15.23 | 13.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.59 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 37.12 | 2.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.47 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 23-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2280624: 34 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: May 5, 2025 in VA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 |
| Total violations | 18 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 14, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, and other: coffee, water 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 2,785 peer carriers operating 23 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 18 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 18 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 23 power units on file.
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