License Plate NM 197WLH (New Mexico) — Smithco Construction Inc
USDOT 813436 · 2001 Freightliner FL70
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | 1FVABTAL61HG68078 | NM 197WLH | SMITHCO CONSTRUCTION INC · USDOT 813436 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Smithco Construction Inc Active
- USDOT
- 813436
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Caballo, NM
- Power units
- 26
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
License plate NM-197WLH appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FVABTAL61HG68078 (2001 Freightliner FL70). Most recent operating carrier: Smithco Construction Inc (USDOT 813436). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FRHT) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate NM-197WLH (New Mexico) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2026-04-28. The latest inspection was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (New Mexico).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2001 Freightliner FL70 — VIN 1FVABTAL61HG68078 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 2 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (5), then Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Smithco Construction Inc (USDOT 813436) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |