THE J C SMITH CO
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Broker, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 9.09% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 5
Trailers: 11 (11 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
471 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH, SAN SABA, TX, 76877
Phone Number
(325) 372-5786
Mailing Address
471 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH, SAN SABA, TX, 76877
Cell Phone
(325) 205-2501
Email Address
Fax Number
(325) 372-3737
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Bond | JT012462 | N/A | JET INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-01-30 | Bond | JT012462 | N/A | JET INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2018-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | TPK0102146 | $1,000,000 | TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY I… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2018-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | TPK0102146 | $1,000,000 | TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY I… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-01-10 | SURETY | 5550939 | $1,000,000 | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… | 2025-01-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-02-22 | SURETY | PB11499804351 | $1,000,000 | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… | 2024-01-10 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.09%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
11 inspections · 1 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
2 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (11 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | V262274971 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | N/A |
| Oct 22, 2025 | V252087784 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 25, 2025 | V251958326 | 2 | TX | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 21, 2025 | V251940152 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Dec 16, 2024 | V241730442 | 2 | TX | 4 | 0 | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2024 | V241591647 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | N/A |
| Feb 21, 2024 | V241340170 | 1 | TX | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| Feb 14, 2024 | V241208347 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 6OF89DCC58 | 1 | TX | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Aug 24, 2023 | V231063070 | 2 | TX | 4 | 0 | N/A |
| Jul 3, 2023 | V231066490 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | N/A |
Mar 24, 2026
V262274971
Oct 22, 2025
V252087784
Jul 25, 2025
V251958326
Jul 21, 2025
V251940152
Dec 16, 2024
V241730442
Oct 30, 2024
V241591647
Feb 21, 2024
V241340170
Feb 14, 2024
V241208347
Sep 12, 2023
6OF89DCC58
Aug 24, 2023
V231063070
Jul 3, 2023
V231066490
Total Inspections
11
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
11
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (5 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | TX6L7FHQE1BQ | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Aug 24, 2021 | TX63WBHQE1BS | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2021 | TX63I7HQE1FE | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2019 | TX5EQ7HQE1O0 | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2002 | TX245228903G | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
May 1, 2023
TX • TX6L7FHQE1BQ
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Aug 24, 2021
TX • TX63WBHQE1BS
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 13, 2021
TX • TX63I7HQE1FE
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 16, 2019
TX • TX5EQ7HQE1O0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 9, 2002
TX • TX245228903G
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
3
Total Crashes
5
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
6
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 11 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
5 owned
Trailers
11
11 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
5
Driver Inspections
2
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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