Berry & Smith Trucking Ltd
- USDOT
- 13461
- Docket
- MC141302, MC1497159
- Website
- Berry & Smith Trucking Ltd
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
5.5
- Communication
-
5.5
- Timeliness
-
5.5
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Unresponsive
- 1
They are very friendly driver and dispatcher, arrived to pick up on time, no issues with damages or loads.
Overview
With our combination of over 100 late model tractors (a mix of company owned and owner operated trucks), over 200 trailers, plus our ability to deliver North America wide, we can handle your freight! We perform dry van, flat deck and intermodal services from our two offices (Penticton and Delta BC) and multiple trailer yards. Out of our Penticton location we operate a B.C. MOT approved inspection and repair facility, keeping our modern fleet well maintained.
We also operate an office and yard in Delta BC, specializing in intermodal transport, dry van service and cross-border bonded loads. This terminal primarily moves freight out of West coast ports and rail yards delivering throughout BC and AB.
In addition, we operate Penticton Transit Service Ltd. out of our Penticton office. We have run the Penticton conventional transit service since 1977. We also operate the Naramata, Summerland and Osoyoos paratransit service in addition to custom transit service for Penticton. Further to our transit operations, we have provided school bus services for multiple school districts in the Penticton area since 1964.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 28 | 162 | 0 |
| Leased | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Garbage, Refuse, Trash
- Chemicals
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
- Water Well
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 9,867,624 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 06/13/1994 (30 years, 3 months)
- Contract Active — 06/13/1994 (30 years, 3 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1.41 | 9.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.52 | 6.3% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 1.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 78 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 45 | 4 | 8.89% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia
- Policy limit
- $5,000,000
- Policy number
- 80069
- Effective date
- 12/01/2011
- Insurance type
- Cargo
- Company name
- American Home Assurance Co.
- Policy number
- 450 97 53
- Effective date
- 09/30/2000
GUIZELDA M - Verified Broker
“DOESN'T PICKUP BOOKED LOADS”
- Timeliness
- 1/10
- Cleanliness
- 1/10
- Communication
- 1/10
- Late Pickup
- Late Delivery
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
- Unresponsive
Chris Berry booked a load with me. Failed to pickup. Did not respond to emails. Called him and acted as if he could not hear me on the line. He even confirmed the driver's information. Beware of booking with them.
- Lanes
- Houston, TX to Laredo, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Shipper from Arkansas
“Less than Truckload from Alamo, TN to Geary, OK”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
In my experience, this company has always been reliable when shipping freight. Shipments are handled quickly and with ease. Anyone who is in need of a quality option should definitely consider using Berry & Smith.
- Dislikes
As far as my experience with this carrier is concerned, I do not have any improvement needs. They provided excellent customer service and responded quickly.
- Lanes
- Alamo, TN to Geary, OK
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
5.5
- Communication
-
5.5
- Timeliness
-
5.5
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Late Delivery
- 1
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Unresponsive
- 1
