Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc USDOT 1325978 – Safety, Crashes & Inspections

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1325978. The company operates from Spring Lake, NC and maintains an active operating status with 16 power units and 9 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

17 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate11.76%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 11.8% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in North Carolina. With 17 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 11.8%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 16 power units and employs 9 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1325978?

USDOT number 1325978 is assigned to Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Spring Lake, NC.

How many inspections has Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc had?

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc has recorded 17 total inspections with 2 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 11.76%.

Where is Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc located?

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc is headquartered at 400 Odell Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1325978 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Odell Smith and Sons Company Inc (DOT# 1325978) – FMCSA Carrier Profile