Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 982114 · MC-673327 ·
Stephen Smith
DBA INTERIOR TRANSPORTERS
6 power unitsavg 14.4 yrRegional · 3 statesCOMMERCE, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-673327 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 37 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.4 yr
Model years 1998–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
36 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
STEPHEN SMITH (USDOT 982114) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% 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 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 27, 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 STEPHEN SMITH's USDOT number?
STEPHEN SMITH's USDOT number is 982114, and its motor carrier number is MC-673327.
Is STEPHEN SMITH authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. STEPHEN SMITH is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STEPHEN SMITH's safety record?
STEPHEN SMITH has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 37 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is STEPHEN SMITH's fleet?
STEPHEN SMITH operates 6 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STEPHEN SMITH based?
STEPHEN SMITH is based in COMMERCE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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