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SMITH EMPIRE LLC

CarrierIntel Score: 35/100. 24 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 2452099MC 968589ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateWorth Insurance CompanyLONGVIEW, TX

COMPANY

Authority since
2016-05-20
MCS-150
2026-03-20 · 256,733 mi (2025)
Fleet
4 units · — trailers · 6 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
256,733 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
510 E LOOP 281 STE B BOX 118
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
9034528005
Email
info@smithempirellc.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
BRANDON SMITH
Title
OWNER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
17
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: PIPE
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
125 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Worth Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
31.3%
5 / 16 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

35
out of 100
Needs Attention
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 1 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
69% — 11 clean of 16 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 5 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
24 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-03-20

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Severe OOS rate 40% (last 24 mo)
12.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
4.0 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file

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