This carrier's authority is currently Inactive
The FMCSA records show this carrier does not have active operating authority. Information shown reflects the last known data.
William J Smith
Dorset, OH
DBA: DES TRUCKING INC
William J Smith is an inactive motor carrier based in Dorset, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1221196. It reports 1 power unit. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
- USDOT
- 1221196
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Dorset, OH
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- —
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Apr 14, 2006
Trust Score
Not enough data
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
—
Drivers
FMCSA since 2004 (22 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Registered with FMCSA in March 2004, about 22 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 25 other USDOT registrations list Dorset, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What William J Smith runs, and the government record each item comes from:
- Hopper / Grain Declared cargo cargo declared on its MCS-150 (no vehicle records yet)
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Authorized Cargo Types
William J Smith is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
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WILLIAM J SMITH's equipment on government records: Hopper / Grain (cargo declared on its MCS-150 (no vehicle records yet)).
Is WILLIAM J SMITH's authority currently active?
WILLIAM J SMITH's operating authority is currently listed as "Inactive" with the FMCSA. This means they may not be authorized to operate as a for-hire carrier.
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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.
SMITH EQUIPMENT OF MID GA LLC
DOT 2963729 · KATHLEEN, GA
WILLIAM J SMITH JR
DOT 2775302 · MARIPOSA, CA
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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.
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