SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY

DOT #1472900 • MC #799227 • DBA: SMC GLOBAL
Active

SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY is a motor carrier based in KERSHAW, SC registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1472900 and MC number 799227. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2006, a span of roughly 20 years. SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY reports a fleet of 25 power units and 25 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Commodities Dry Bulk, Oilfield Equipment, and Beverages. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 80 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.5% and 4 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, and NC. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of November 2017. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY
DBA Name
SMC GLOBAL
DOT Number
1472900
MC Number
799227
Entity Type
Company Start Date
Mar 10, 2006

Location

Physical Address
369 LITTLE DUDE AVENUE
KERSHAW, SC 29067
Mailing Address
369 LITTLE DUDE AVENUE
KERSHAW, SC 29067

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
25
Total Drivers
25
Truck Units
25
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Liquids/Gases Commodities Dry Bulk Oilfield Equipment Beverages Other Paper Products General Freight Intermodal Containers Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

80
Total Inspections
36
Inspections with Violations
10
Inspections with OOS Violations
2.5%
Driver OOS Rate
11.76%
Vehicle OOS Rate
4
Reportable Crashes
2
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Nov 9, 2017

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 799227 Active None None 2023-08-23 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD — — 2024-01-04 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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