Ernest Melvin Smith
Coushatta, LA
DBA: FIRST CHOICE TRUCKING
Ernest Melvin Smith is an active motor carrier based in Coushatta, LA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 923297 and MC 398454. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
- USDOT
- 923297
- MC
- 398454
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Coushatta, LA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Sep 5, 2026
Trust Score
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FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 923297's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 9, 2006. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
- Registered with FMCSA in December 2000, about 25 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 84,693 fleet miles in 2005, about 84,700 miles per power unit.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 153 other USDOT registrations list Coushatta, LA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Ernest Melvin Smith runs, and the government record each item comes from:
- Tractor-Trailer Filed on MCS-150 1 tractor and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ernest Melvin Smith is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 84,693 miles (2005)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
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Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
View Insurance History (16 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L017859 | 12/28/2000 | 12/28/2001 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PDA00101501 | 01/03/2007 | 12/13/2015 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LCA-4395 | 12/28/2000 | 10/02/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 04/28/2005 | 08/03/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 04/28/2005 | 07/01/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 03/02/2005 | 06/03/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 03/02/2005 | 04/28/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 01/02/2005 | 04/06/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MTC007759 | 04/02/2002 | 04/02/2003 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 01/02/2005 | 03/02/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | MTC002913 | 10/02/2001 | 01/05/2002 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L045741 | 01/02/2006 | 01/02/2007 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L041630 | 07/01/2005 | 01/02/2006 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L032865 | 01/02/2004 | 01/02/2005 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L032373 | 01/02/2003 | 01/02/2004 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L030677 | 01/02/2002 | 01/02/2003 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ERNEST MELVIN SMITH operate?
ERNEST MELVIN SMITH's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
Is ERNEST MELVIN SMITH's authority currently active?
ERNEST MELVIN SMITH currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Ernest Melvin Smith's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 923297's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 9, 2006. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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