J A SMITH MACHINERY CO LTD
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Power Units
6
Drivers
8
Trailers
4
Annual Miles
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Entity Type
INDIVIDUAL
MCS-150 Date
Mar 17, 2026
Risk Signals — J A SMITH MACHINERY CO LTD
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Equipment for sale
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Financial risk
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Crash Summary
Total Crashes
8
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Tow-Away
8
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About J A SMITH MACHINERY CO LTD
J A Smith Machinery Co Ltd is a small trucking company based in Ames, IA, operating with a fleet of 7 power units and employing 7 drivers. The company specializes in the transportation of machinery and operates on an interstate basis. Currently, J A Smith Machinery Co Ltd has one trailer and holds common carrier operating authorities.
Related Companies50 found
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Service RegionsActive in 2 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
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Operating Authority
Common Authority
N/A
Contract Authority
N/A
Broker Authority
N/A
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
1287 W AVE
AMES, IA 50014
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category1 total
Most common category
General Safety · 100% of violations
across 1 categories
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Fleet Analytics6 trucks
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