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Carrier profile · USDOT 535595 · MC-347118 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Smith Gardens Inc
45 power unitsavg 6.5 yrRegional · 4 statesBELLINGHAM, WA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-347118 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 73 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMITH GARDENS INC (USDOT 535595) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 26 vehicle-level and 46 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 45 power units and 86 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 13, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 3, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMITH GARDENS INC's USDOT number?
SMITH GARDENS INC's USDOT number is 535595, and its motor carrier number is MC-347118.
Is SMITH GARDENS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, SMITH GARDENS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMITH GARDENS INC's safety record?
SMITH GARDENS INC has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMITH GARDENS INC's fleet?
SMITH GARDENS INC operates 45 power units and 86 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMITH GARDENS INC based?
SMITH GARDENS INC is based in BELLINGHAM, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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