R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in PINE BLUFF, AR registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 258275 and MC number 242167. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1985, a span of roughly 41 years. R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC reports a fleet of 17 power units and 14 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Building Materials, Commodities Dry Bulk, Other, Construction, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 51 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.96%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, FL, IA, IL, KS, KY, and LA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of June 2024. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC 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.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
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 R L SMITH TRUCKING LLC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 242167 | None | Active | None | — |
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 | — | — | 2025-04-01 00:00:00 |
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