John C Smith LLC
Phone (217) 827-1530Divernon, IL
Find this carrier by: John C Smith · John C · USDOT 1663124 · MC 629919 · 217-827-1530 · 2178271530 · Divernon, IL
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT1663124
- MC
- 629919
- Registered
- 2007 · 19 yrs
- Location
- Divernon, IL
- MCS-150 filed
- Oct 4, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority records
1 filing
See recorded statuses and dates below
Insurance records
1 filing
Policy details below; verify current coverage
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
John C Smith LLC is an active motor carrier based in Divernon, IL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1663124 and MC 629919. Phone: (217) 827-1530. It reports 2 power units and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Oct 4, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 1663124 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 5, 2007 (19 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Oct 4, 2025. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Country Mutual Insurance Co.) took effect May 15, 2021, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 5 times on record, most recently on Apr 30, 2026, most often in IL.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Oct 4, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Apr 30, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Apr 30, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Josh Smith
- Company officer 2
- Chris Scheldt
- Legal name
- John C Smith LLC
- Doing business as
- Jks Transport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire · Exempt For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1663124
- Docket numbers
- MC 629919 (active)
- Registered
- Jul 5, 2007 (19 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Oct 4, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- April 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Divernon, IL
- USDOT registrations in Divernon
- 15
- Currently active
- 9 (60%)
- One-truck operations
- 7 (47%)
- With for-hire authority
- 1 (7%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 0
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 6, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 4.1.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1663124
- Docket numbers
- MC 629919
- Phone
- (217) 827-1530217-827-15302178271530
- john_c_smith_llc@outlook.com
- Officers
- Josh Smith, Chris Scheldt
- Legal name
- John C Smith LLC
- DBA
- Jks Transport
- Address
- 18255 Loveans Road, Divernon, IL 62530
- Mailing address
- 5132 W Divernon Rd, Auburn, IL 62615
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1T9BA53B6D1204134, 1XPBD49X6GD330375, 1T9EA53B1R1204106, 1W14412A4L7719383, 3AKJGLDVXFSGD8248, 1T9BB53A9E1204165
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1663124 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
More than 25 other USDOT registrations list the same officer, so they are not listed one by one.
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC629919 · Recorded status: Active — view record
- Liability insurance amount on file
- 750000.000000000000000000
- Bond on file
- No (N)
- Bond required
- No (N)
- Business city
- DIVERNON
- Business country code
- US
- Business state code
- IL
- Business street / PO box
- 18255 LOVEANS ROAD
- Business telephone
- 2178271530
- Business mail deliverability code
- Y
- Business postal code
- 62530
- Cargo filing on file
- No (N)
- Cargo filing required
- No (N)
- Doing business as
- JKS TRANSPORT
- Docket number
- MC629919
- Legal name
- JOHN C SMITH LLC
- Mailing city
- AUBURN
- Mailing country code
- US
- Mailing state code
- IL
- Mailing street / PO box
- 5132 W DIVERNON RD
- Mailing mail deliverability code
- Y
- Mailing postal code
- 62615
- Required insurance amount, as filed
- 750000.000000000000000000
- Recorded authority status
- Active
- Authority type
- Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- USDOT number
- 1663124
Insurance filings
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC629919 · Insurer: Auto-Owners Insurance Company · Policy: 53-356045-00 · Effective May 15, 2021 — view record
- Docket number
- MC629919
- Effective date
- May 15, 2021 (filed: 20210515)
- Insurance class
- Primary (P)
- Insurance form
- BMC-91X
- Insurance type
- Liability (BIPD) (1)
- Insurance company
- Auto-Owners Insurance Company
- Maximum coverage amount, as filed
- 750000.00
- Policy number
- 53-356045-00
- Received by FMCSA
- May 17, 2021 (filed: 20210517)
- Underlying limit, as filed
- 0.00
- USDOT number
- 1663124
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 6, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 629919
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Auto Owners Insurance Company | 91X | 53-356045-00 | $750,000 | May 15, 2021 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Country Mutual Insurance Co. | AB9277144 | Feb 20, 2019 | May 15, 2021 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | WN233402 | Apr 9, 2018 | Mar 23, 2019 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | WN233402 | Apr 9, 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | WN233402 | Feb 20, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Pekin Insurance Co. | P672398 | Dec 15, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Pekin Insurance Co. | P672398 | Feb 15, 2016 | Jan 14, 2018 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Pekin Insurance Co. | P672398 | Feb 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2017 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Pekin Insurance Co. | P672398 | Jan 1, 2015 | Feb 15, 2016 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Pekin Insurance Co. | P672398 | Feb 15, 2012 | Jan 26, 2015 | Name Changed (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Country Mutual Insurance Co. | AB9084117 | Mar 21, 2011 | Jan 26, 2015 | Name Changed (NAMECHG) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 14 history records.
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 5 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 1 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 6 | 1 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9T | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 6, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Apr 30, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 87927380 | IL | 022 - Pittsfield - Us36 & Us54 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jun 30, 2025 | 85178601 | MS | Alcorn County | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| May 6, 2025 | 84698344 | IL | I-55 | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84228392 | IL | I-55 | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83631676 | MO | Brunswick Mo | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| IL · Illinois | 3 | 0 |
| MO · Missouri | 1 | 0 |
| MS · Mississippi | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 122,535 (2023)
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks · 4 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1T9BA53B6D1204134 | 2013 | Tarasport Trailers TarasPort Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 491348ST IL | 1 | Apr 30, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPBD49X6GD330375 | 2016 | Peterbilt 579 | Truck Tractor | P1164803 IL | 3 | Apr 30, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1T9EA53B1R1204106 | 2024 | Tarasport Trailers TarasPort Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 961252ST IL | 1 | Jun 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1W14412A4L7719383 | 2020 | Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 1010863ST IL | 2 | May 6, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJGLDVXFSGD8248 | 2015 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1247430 IL | 2 | May 6, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1T9BB53A9E1204165 | 2014 | Tarasport Trailers TarasPort Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 532809ST IL | 1 | Jan 16, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 2 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Country Mutual Insurance Co. (MC629919) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC629919) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Country Mutual Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC629919) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC629919).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC629919) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC629919).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Country Mutual Insurance Co. (MC629919) — NAMECHG.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Pekin Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Country Mutual Insurance Co. (MC629919).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1663124.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 5, 2007
- Last MCS-150 update
- Oct 4, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is John C Smith LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1663124 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is John C Smith LLC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1663124; docket number MC 629919.
How do I contact John C Smith LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (217) 827-1530; email john_c_smith_llc@outlook.com; address 18255 Loveans Road, Divernon, IL 62530; mailing address 5132 W Divernon Rd, Auburn, IL 62615.
What insurance does this record show for John C Smith LLC?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is John C Smith LLC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does John C Smith LLC have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Oct 4, 2025).
What does John C Smith LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, grain/feed/hay, coal/coke, meat, dry bulk and 6 more cargo types, plus rock limestone sand.
What equipment does John C Smith LLC operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (2 truck tractors and 4 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has John C Smith LLC had?
Inspections: 5; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for John C Smith LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2028. The latest filing stored here is Oct 4, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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