SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC
149-unit passenger carrier based in Mobile, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 472342
- MC
- MC1227711
- Based
- Mobile, AL
- Contact
- 2514714315 · bsmith@smithind.com
What this carrier is
SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Mobile, AL. Operating footprint: 149 power units, 109 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1227711 authority. Listed cargo classifications include liquids and gases, passengers, chemicals, and other: unspecified.
Fleet composition on file: 127 owned trucks, 18 owned tractors, 8 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: 45 motor carriers operating 149 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 6.9% 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 | 41 | 57.48 | 71.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 14.55 | 6.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 14.00 | 42.9% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 168 | 191.52 | 87.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 149-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 472342: 124 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 17, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 111 |
| Total violations | 167 (26 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 15, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with liquids and gases, passengers, chemicals, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
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 45 peer carriers operating 149 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 92 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 driver OOS, 12 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 167 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running over-the-road lanes with 149 power units on file.
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