James M Smith

Doing business as Mike Smith Trucking

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate

USDOT683330
MC317846
LocationBuchanan, GA
Fleet2 power units · 2 drivers

James M Smith (USDOT 683330, MC-317846) is an interstate motor carrier based in Buchanan, Georgia with 2 power units and 2 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 7, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-317846Carrier Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026 Safety ratingNot rated4 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Sep 22, 202513 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileUS Compliance Services

Got a call or email from someone using this company’s name? Check the phone number or email against FMCSA records.

Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 7, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-317846	Common carrier	Active

First granted on June 6, 1997 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000,000	Jun 1, 2024

Insurance history: 19 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Jun 3, 2022	Jun 1, 2024	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Progressive Mountain Insurance Company of Ohi	Jun 3, 2020	Jun 3, 2022	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Jul 3, 2003	Jun 3, 2020	Replaced
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	Jul 3, 2003	Aug 5, 2011	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	May 22, 2003	Jul 3, 2003	Cancel
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	May 22, 2003	Jul 3, 2003	Cancel
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	Jul 3, 2002	Jun 12, 2003	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Jul 3, 2002	May 22, 2003	Replaced
Cargo	Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.	Jul 3, 2001	Aug 14, 2002	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.	Jul 3, 2001	Aug 14, 2002	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Sagamore Insurance Company	Apr 20, 2001	Jul 3, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Sagamore Insurance Company	Apr 20, 2001	Jul 3, 2001	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Gulf Insurance Co.	Mar 8, 2000	Apr 21, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Gulf Insurance Co.	Mar 8, 2000	Apr 21, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Gulf Insurance Co.	Apr 21, 1999	Mar 8, 2000	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Gulf Insurance Co.	Apr 21, 1999	Mar 8, 2000	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Travelers Indemnity Company	Apr 21, 1998	Apr 21, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Travelers Indemnity Company	Apr 21, 1997	Apr 21, 1998	Replaced
Cargo	Travelers Indemnity Company	Apr 21, 1997	Apr 21, 1999	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

US Compliance Services, Snellville, GA

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

4
Inspections: 0.0%
Driver out-of-service: —
Vehicle out-of-service: 0
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Georgia (2), Alabama (1), Ohio (1).

Most recent inspection on file: September 17, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

June 6, 1997Granted — Common carrier authority

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated September 22, 2025

Power units: 2
Trucks: 2
Tractors owned: 2
Trailers owned: 2
Drivers: 2
CDL drivers: 2
Interstate drivers: 2
Miles traveled: 171,760 (2023)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: April 1, 1997
Address: Buchanan, GA

Cargo carried

General freight
Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Building materials
Liquids / gases
Grain, feed, hay
Commodities dry bulk
Construction

Key facts

USDOT number 683330 was registered on April 1, 1997.
Operating authority MC-317846 was first granted on June 6, 1997.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on September 22, 2025.
It reported 171,760 vehicle miles traveled in 2023.
One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Great West Casualty Co..
It had 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 2 inspections recorded no violations.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with US Compliance Services.

Other carriers in Buchanan, GA

Is this information wrong?

This page shows public FMCSA records. Companies update their USDOT registration with FMCSA (Form MCS-150). You can also ask us to correct or remove this page.