SMITH TRANSPORT LLC
DBA SMITH TRANSPORT · Roaring Spring, PA · MC 156598
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 246204 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | SMITH TRANSPORT LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | SMITH TRANSPORT |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 156598 |
| Reported physical address | 153 SMITH TRANSPORT RD, ROARING SPRING, PA, 16673, US |
| Reported business phone | (814) 224-5155 |
| Reported power units | 572 |
| Reported drivers | 592 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Thom Kasenberg, Robert Ryan |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Sep 10, 2014 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 634 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% (10 of 634) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.9% (51 of 301) |
| Violations | 320 across 213 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 66 |
| Crashes | 55 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 17 / 54 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 31 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other253922SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1439524HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner133922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1239347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt11
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
SMITH TRANSPORT LLC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 12 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Fresh produce
- Liquids and gases
- Intermodal containers
- Passengers
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Water well
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Apr 25, 1984
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 02, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC156598 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $0 | $75,000 |
| MC156598 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC156598 | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company | $750,000 | Aug 03, 2026 | BMC-82 | 016239479 |
| MC156598 | Markel American Insurance Company | $5,000 | Feb 21, 2024 | BMC-34 | MKLM3IM0054421 |
| MC156598 | LM Insurance Corporation | $75,000 | Jan 26, 2024 | BMC-82 | 016239479 |
| MC156598 | LM Insurance Corporation | $75,000 | Jan 26, 2024 | BMC-84 | 016241930 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against SMITH TRANSPORT LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC156598 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC156598 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 246204. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produceIntermodal containers
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