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Carrier profile · USDOT 560943 · MC-772369 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
R L Smith Logging Inc
15 power unitsavg 7.8 yrLocal · 1 statesOLYMPIA, WA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-772369 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · 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 32 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1994.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 30 inspections.
USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 1998–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R L SMITH LOGGING INC (USDOT 560943) 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 an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 15 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 27, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Dec 26, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R L SMITH LOGGING INC's USDOT number?
R L SMITH LOGGING INC's USDOT number is 560943, and its motor carrier number is MC-772369.
Is R L SMITH LOGGING INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, R L SMITH LOGGING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R L SMITH LOGGING INC's safety record?
R L SMITH LOGGING INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is R L SMITH LOGGING INC's fleet?
R L SMITH LOGGING INC operates 15 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R L SMITH LOGGING INC based?
R L SMITH LOGGING INC is based in OLYMPIA, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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