JAMES A SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in CULLMAN, AL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 661981 and MC number 303802. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1996, a span of roughly 29 years. JAMES A SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC reports a fleet of 42 power units and 42 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Building Materials, Grain, Feed, Hay, and Paper Products. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, and MS. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of September 2005. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.
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 JAMES A SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 303802 | Active | Active | Inactive | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Fund | — | — | 2013-10-02 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2019-10-01 00:00:00 |
States where JAMES A SMITH TRANSPORTATION INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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