Lance Smith INC
Milton, VT
Lance Smith INC is an active motor carrier based in Milton, VT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1087859. It reports 7 power units and 14 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 1087859
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Milton, VT
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
7
Power Units
14
Drivers
FMCSA since 2003 (23 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 1087859's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 16, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in January 2003, about 23 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 171,576 fleet miles in 2025, about 24,500 miles per power unit.
- 113 other USDOT registrations list Milton, VT as their physical address.
Equipment
What Lance Smith INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (8 of its VINs decoded):
- Car Hauler Confirmed by VIN 2 car hauler trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Lance Smith INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 14
MCS-150 Mileage: 171,576 miles (2025)
Driver Information
14
Total Drivers
14
CDL Drivers
14
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LANCE SMITH INC
4 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Featherlite Trailers, Bravo Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 38% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 13% |
Trailers (4 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 | 4 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Cwcf | 1 |
| Cptn | 1 |
| Brav | 1 |
| Car Hauler Trailer | 2 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 56 ft | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 32 ft | 1 |
| 28 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 2 | 25% |
| Featherlite Trailers | 2 | 25% |
| Bravo Trailers | 1 | 13% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 13% |
| Competition Trailers | 1 | 13% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 13% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (8)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FD0W5HT3FED44858 | 02E51 | VT | 2015 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 542BE2822EB007995 | APW300 | VT | 2014 Bravo Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1XP7D49X08D739219 | 57D45 | VT | 2008 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1C9SS563X4H473388 | 3234350 | ME | 2004 Competition Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1FVACXBS48HZ49152 | 32D64 | VT | 2008 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | May 2025 |
| 4FGA42029GC143196 | ARN426 | VT | 2016 Featherlite Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1FT8W3DT6GEA98908 | BKK634 | VT | 2016 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 4FGB43224CC122080 | AND977 | VT | 2012 Featherlite Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: VT (7) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (8 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.
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/24/2025 | VT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2024 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LANCE SMITH INC operate?
LANCE SMITH INC's equipment on government records: Car Hauler (2 car hauler trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is LANCE SMITH INC's authority currently active?
LANCE SMITH INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Lance Smith INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 1087859's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 16, 2026.
What is Lance Smith INC's safety record?
It reports 7 power units and 14 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 0% 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
LANCE SMITH INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, VT, WY. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-24 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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)
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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.
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 0 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 | 0 | 0 | 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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