No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
DBA SMITH'S BACKHOE & UTILITY SERVICE
USE WITH CAUTION
Multiple concerns detected — enhanced vetting required.
JAMES SMITH BACKHOE INC is an established small private carrier (6 units, 3 drivers) based in CARNEY, OK, operating since 2012. 1 risk signal detected. No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
What's notable
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
Established Carrier
14 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (0%) and vehicle (0%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 9 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 14 years of operating history.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA despite having inspection records. Verify insurance directly with the carrier.
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