Randy Smith
Buchanan, ND
DBA: RANDY SMITH TRUCKING
Randy Smith is an active motor carrier based in Buchanan, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2979679 and MC 13589. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 2979679
- MC
- 13589
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Buchanan, ND
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 2979679's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 9, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in February 2017, about 9 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 40,000 fleet miles in 2024, about 40,000 miles per power unit.
- 11 other USDOT registrations list Buchanan, ND as their physical address.
Equipment
What Randy Smith runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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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
Randy Smith is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 40,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RANDY SMITH
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Western Star, Wilson Trailer Co.. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 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 | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Wilson | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 1 | 50% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5KJJBHD54GLHS4887 | 33253P | ND | 2016 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 7 | Mar 2026 |
| 4WWGG06B11N605392 | T55153 | ND | 2001 Wilson Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 7 | Mar 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (2 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
7
Inspections
24 months
3
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 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/28/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2025 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2025 | ND | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/14/2024 | SD | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
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.
Is Randy Smith Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RANDY SMITH operate?
RANDY SMITH's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is RANDY SMITH's authority currently active?
RANDY SMITH currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Randy Smith's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 2979679's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 9, 2025.
What is Randy Smith's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 7 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RANDY SMITH has been inspected 7 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ND, WA, NE. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-28 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-02 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-24 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-14 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for RANDY SMITH. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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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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.
REMEDIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
DOT 1089698 · SHAFTER, CA
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DOT 4553773 · CONNERSVILLE, IN
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DOT 4481443 · HOUSTON, TX
SMITH AND SMITH TRUCKING LLC
DOT 4452049 · KEVIL, KY
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 7 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 | 1.4 | 2 | 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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