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Denson Smith

Caseville, MI

DBA: DENNY SMITH

DOT# 1549441 | Est. 2006 (19 yrs)
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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

9

Power Units

7

Drivers

Est. 2006 (19 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

DENSON SMITH is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 2006. Based in CASEVILLE, MI, They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN and Hopper / Grain.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Denson Smith operates the following equipment types:

Step Deck / RGN Hopper / Grain

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 2 0 0 2
Tractors 7 0 0 7
Trailers 9 0 0 9

Fleet Size Classification: 11-25 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Denson Smith is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:

Machinery (Large) Grain/Feed/Hay Farm Supplies

Operations Scope

Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 4

MCS-150 Mileage: 6,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

7

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers

7

Intrastate Drivers

Dispatch Services in MI

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Recent Changes

MCS-150 Filing
May 14, 2026
20240520 1 20260511 1
Fleet Size (Power Units)
May 14, 2026
10 9

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Is Denson Smith Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
A few things are worth checking before you hire this carrier or give them a load.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 3 shut-down carriers
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
1 other trucking company use this same address
This can be perfectly normal (a shared business park or mailbox) — but it can also point to related or shell companies. Confirm the address if anything else looks off.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does DENSON SMITH operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DENSON SMITH is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN and Hopper / Grain.

Is DENSON SMITH's authority currently active?

DENSON SMITH currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has DENSON SMITH been in business?

DENSON SMITH has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2006, making their authority approximately 19 years, 10 months old.

Where is DENSON SMITH located?

DENSON SMITH is physically located at 6279 LIMERICK RD, CASEVILLE, MI 48725.

How can a Step Deck / RGN carrier in MI get more loads?

Truck dispatch services connect owner-operators and small fleets with shippers and brokers, handling load booking, rate negotiation, paperwork, and back-office tasks. O Trucking dispatches step deck / rgn and other freight nationwide for a flat weekly rate of $250/week per semi-truck ($350/week per box truck or hotshot). No commission, no contracts. No long-term contracts. 24/7 dispatch coverage and rate negotiation included. Learn more at our dispatch service for Step Deck / RGN.

How does a fleet like DENSON SMITH find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MI?

Most fleets in MI source drivers through a combination of: (1) ATS-listed job posting boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CDLLife), (2) driver recruiting agencies that pre-screen candidates, (3) state-specific CDL school relationships, and (4) referral bonuses from current drivers. Average hire-cost in 2026 is $8,234–$20,729 per driver when factoring in recruiting spend, onboarding, and turnover. Read O Trucking's driver hiring guide for MI for benchmarks, average wages, and FMCSA hiring compliance requirements.

How do I verify a freight broker before hauling for them?

Before booking a load with any broker, verify: (1) active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) active BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund on FMCSA L&I, (3) double-brokering history via broker-credit reports, (4) days-to-pay reputation through carrier forums. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory with MI-based brokers — see our broker directory for MI.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history Some history-continuity flags

Carrier History & Continuity

Research signals that connect this carrier to other USDOT entities — useful for shippers, brokers, and insurers performing due diligence.

Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)

These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

For background on FMCSA's chameleon-carrier risk-based vetting program: FMCSA methodology →

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