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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 63417 · MC-99735 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Smith & Waters Inc
23 power unitsavg 14 yrRegional · 7 statesHODGES, SC81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-99735 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
38Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo31.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMITH & WATERS INC (USDOT 63417) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 5, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 51 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 23 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 23, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 18, 2001 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMITH & WATERS INC's USDOT number?
SMITH & WATERS INC's USDOT number is 63417, and its motor carrier number is MC-99735.
Is SMITH & WATERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, SMITH & WATERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMITH & WATERS INC's safety record?
SMITH & WATERS INC has a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 97 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SMITH & WATERS INC's fleet?
SMITH & WATERS INC operates 23 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMITH & WATERS INC based?
SMITH & WATERS INC is based in HODGES, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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