FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
William E Smith
Des Moines, IA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 177290 · MC 148755 · Des Moines, IA
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT177290
- MC
- 148755
- Registered
- 1974 · 52 yrs
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- MCS-150 filed
- Not available
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
William E Smith is an inactive motor carrier based in Des Moines, IA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 177290 and MC 148755. No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 177290 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 1, 1974 (52 years ago). FMCSA records a revocation of contract authority MC148755 effective Jan 28, 1994 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Countryside Casualty Co.) took effect Dec 23, 1980, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 177290 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Not available
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
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.
Not on file for USDOT 177290: connected companies, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Legal name
- William E Smith
- Organization
- Individual
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 177290
- Docket numbers
- MC 148755 (active)
- Registered
- Jun 1, 1974 (52 yrs)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Des Moines, IA
- USDOT registrations in Des Moines
- 2,470
- Currently active
- 1,047 (42%)
- One-truck operations
- 1,562 (63%)
- With for-hire authority
- 1,159 (47%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 108
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 7, 2026.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 177290
- Docket numbers
- MC 148755
- Legal name
- William E Smith
- Address
- 5805 NW 54Th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50323
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.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 177290 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. 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.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
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
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 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 filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 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.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 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 7, 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 | None | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 148755
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Countryside Casualty Co. | 1C278298 | Feb 4, 1980 | Dec 23, 1980 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC148755 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Jan 28, 1994 |
"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
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Jan 1, 1981
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Drivers
- Total drivers
- Not available
- CDL drivers
- Not available
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- Not available
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- Not available
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- Not available
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- Not available
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 0
- Trucks
- 0
- Buses
- 0
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC148755 (involuntary revocation).
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Countryside Casualty Co. (MC148755) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Countryside Casualty Co. (MC148755).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 177290.
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.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is William E Smith an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 177290 as inactive.
What is William E Smith's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 177290; docket number MC 148755.
How do I contact William E Smith?
As filed with FMCSA: address 5805 NW 54Th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50323.
What insurance does this record show for William E Smith?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 148755. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is William E Smith's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Jan 1, 1981.
What does William E Smith haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: other, plus unspecified.
Reviews
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