Big Smoke Enterprises LLC
Greensboro, NC
Big Smoke Enterprises LLC is an active motor carrier based in Greensboro, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3836125 and MC 1393336. It reports 2 power units and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 3836125
- MC
- 1393336
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Greensboro, NC
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2028 (set by USDOT 3836125's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 16, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in March 2022, about 4 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- 3,886 other USDOT registrations list Greensboro, NC as their physical address.
Equipment
What Big Smoke Enterprises LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (4 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Hopper / Grain Confirmed by VIN 1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Big Smoke Enterprises LLC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,761,860 miles (2026)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 11, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Fontaine Trailer Co., Timpte, Inc. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 50% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Timpte | 1 |
| Font | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 2 | 50% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 25% |
| Timpte, Inc | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (4)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XP5DB9XXN475231 | NV4231 | NC | 1992 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1XP5DB9X9XN475231 | NV4231 | NC | 1999 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 13N24830151527114 | AF29843 | NC | 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1TDH43021SB188433 | 5442349 | ME | 2025 Timpte, Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: NC (3) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in NC
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | NC | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 04/17/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/13/2025 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2024 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA957693799 | $750,000 | 09/04/2024 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA957693799 | 03/21/2024 | 09/25/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA957693799 | 03/21/2024 | 09/04/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA957693799 | 04/29/2022 | 07/25/2023 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC operate?
BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Hopper / Grain (1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC's authority currently active?
BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Big Smoke Enterprises LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2028 (set by USDOT 3836125's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 16, 2026.
What is Big Smoke Enterprises LLC's safety record?
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, WV, SC. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS1 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-17 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-09 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BIG SMOKE ENTERPRISES LLC, of which 2 (67%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 4 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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