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Carrier profile · USDOT 3047571 · MC-48115 ·
SMS Freight LLC
573 power unitsavg 5.4 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMELVINDALE, MI93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-48115 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
573Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2012–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.4 yr
Model years 2012–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SMS FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3047571) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 28, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 30 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 573 power units and 563 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 14, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMS FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?
SMS FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3047571, and its motor carrier number is MC-48115.
Is SMS FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SMS FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMS FREIGHT LLC's safety record?
SMS FREIGHT LLC has a 31.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 33 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMS FREIGHT LLC's fleet?
SMS FREIGHT LLC operates 573 power units and 563 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMS FREIGHT LLC based?
SMS FREIGHT LLC is based in MELVINDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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