Is J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd Safe? DOT 480804 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd had?

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd has recorded 2 total inspections, with 0 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd located?

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd is headquartered at 1287 W Ave, Ames, IA 50014.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 480804. The company operates from Ames, IA and maintains an active operating status with 6 power units and 7 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

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

OOS Rate0.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. This carrier has a 0% OOS rate — significantly better than the national average of ~21% for vehicles.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Total

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Injuries

Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

4.7

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.0

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

0.0

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd is a small motor carrier operating in Iowa. With 2 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 1 crash has been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd 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 6 power units and employs 7 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 480804?

USDOT number 480804 is assigned to J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Ames, IA.

How many inspections has J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd had?

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd has recorded 2 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd located?

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd is headquartered at 1287 W Ave, Ames, IA 50014.

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# 480804 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

J a Smith Machinery Co Ltd (DOT# 480804) – FMCSA Carrier Profile