E Z SMITH INC
20-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Matthews, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 460452
- MC
- MC994202
- Based
- Matthews, NC
- Contact
- 7048219934 · sheri@smithsonline.biz
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects and other: cars, E Z SMITH INC operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Matthews, NC. 20 power units, 9 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC994202 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 23, 2022).
Fleet composition on file: 13 owned trucks, 7 owned tractors, 7 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: 6,870 motor carriers operating 20 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 | 15 | 14.85 | 101.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.00 | 100.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 38.16 | 36.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 20-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 460452: 34 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 |
| Total violations | 28 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Jun 19, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and other: cars 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 6,870 peer carriers operating 20 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 24 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 28 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 20 power units on file.
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