Sm Transport Cargo INC
Fresno, CA
Profile data updated Jul 12, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2019. Based in Fresno, CA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Sm Transport Cargo INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Sm Transport Cargo INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 73,130 miles (2024)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 14, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Fontaine Specialized Inc. 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 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 50% |
| Fontaine Specialized Inc | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (2 shown)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
Dispatch Services in CA
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
Check FMCSA Insurance Database →View Insurance History (11 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT003617-01 | 04/29/2020 | 10/30/2020 | CANCEL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0345965-00 | 06/01/2025 | 09/12/2025 | CANCEL | |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI1588-00 | 03/09/2025 | 06/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT003617-01 | 10/30/2020 | 04/29/2021 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA001375-00 | 03/08/2022 | 03/13/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71006091 | 03/09/2024 | 03/09/2025 | CANCEL | |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1812200 | 03/08/2023 | 03/08/2024 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA001375-00 | 03/08/2022 | 03/08/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA001375-00 | 03/08/2022 | 03/08/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1798787 | 04/29/2021 | 03/07/2022 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA001375-00 | 03/08/2022 | 01/04/2023 | TERM/CANCL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC's authority currently active?
SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC been in business?
SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2019, making their authority approximately 7 years, 2 months old.
Where is SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC located?
SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC is physically located at 7014 NORTH RUMI AVE, FRESNO, CA 93722.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CO. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTR — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SM TRANSPORT CARGO INC, of which 2 (67%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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