Smarf Logistics Co

Interstate

(13 reviews) 4.8 out of 5

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

USDOT: 3048527
Docket: MC048594
Website: Smarf Logistics Co

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness: 9.9
Communication: 9.1
Timeliness: 9.3

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup: 9
On Time Delivery: 7
Consistent Tracking: 7
Good Delivery Condition: 7
Easy to Work With: 6
Strong Dispatcher Communication: 5
Clean Equipment: 5
Strong Driver Communication: 4
Easy to Onboard: 4
Friendly: 3
Knowledgeable: 3

Negative Flags

Intermittent Tracking: 1
Poor Dispatcher Communication: 1

Overview

SMARF Logistics is a leading professional freight services provider. Since 2014, we have worked hard to provide our clients with the fastest, most dependable and highly diverse freight transportation solutions on the market. Long standing relationships with different regions, as well as maintaining our own modern fleet of expertly-serviced vehicles, allow us to ensure hassle-free & timely delivery anywhere across the lower 48 states.

Fleet Details

Type	Tractors	Trailers	Trucks
Owned	13	0	0
Leased	0	20	0

Freight

General Freight
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Beverages
Paper Products

Truck Types

Dry Van
Power Only

Shipment Types

Full Truckload

MCS-150 Mileage: 1,358,795 (2023)
Electronic Tracking: 54% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Smarf Logistics Co

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status: Common Active — 10/17/2017 (6 years, 6 months)
Carrier operation: Interstate
Cargo authorization: Property

Safety Violations

Type	Total	Severe	Out of Service	Measure	Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance	18	5	7	7.34	61.6%
Unsafe Driving	1	0	0	0.32	3.2%
Hours of Service Compliance	4	0	0	0.1	4.6%
Driver Fitness	0	0	0	0	0%
Controlled Substances	0	0	0	0	0%

Accident Report

Type	12-24 Months ago	Total
Fatalities	0	0
Injuries	0	0
Tow-away	2	2
Crash Reports	2	2

Inspections

Type	Inspections	OOS Inspections	OOS Percentage	National Average
Driver	30	0	0%	6.67%
Vehicle	14	6	42.86%	22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type: BIPD (Primary)
Company name: Sentry Select Insurance Company
Policy limit: $750,000
Policy number: A0199190001
Effective date: 07/05/2022
Address: 1800 North Point Dr, Stevens Point, WI, US, 54481
Phone: +1-800-610-4888

Reviews

Verified Broker from Florida

March 17, 2023

“Full Truckload from Green Bay, WI to Chicago, IL”

Timeliness: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Communication: 10/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Consistent Tracking
Strong Dispatcher Communication
Strong Driver Communication
Friendly
Easy to Work With
Easy to Onboard
Clean Equipment
Good Delivery Condition
Knowledgeable

Smarf Logistics Co ran a dry van load for us. Sam kept us updated throughout the trip. Electronic tracking was accepted. Driver was on time for pickup and delivery.

Lanes: Green Bay, WI to Chicago, IL
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Offers electronic tracking; Tracking functional

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 15, 2023

“Professional and ON TIME!”

Timeliness: 10/10
Cleanliness: 9/10
Communication: 10/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Consistent Tracking

Ran a last minute load with these guys and they really helped us out when in a pinch!

Lanes: Lemont, IL to Madison, WI
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 24, 2023

“Full Truckload from Evansville, IN to Rogers, AR”

Timeliness: 8/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Communication: 9/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Consistent Tracking
Strong Driver Communication
Easy to Work With
Clean Equipment
Good Delivery Condition

Driver(s) are responsive and good at giving updates. Customers happy w/deliveries

Lanes: Evansville, IN to Rogers, AR; Westfield, IN to Tulsa, OK; Frankfort, KY to Brighton, CO; Green Bay, WI to Oxnard, CA
Freight Details: General Freight; Motor Vehicles; Machinery, Large Objects; Beverages
Tracking: Offers electronic tracking; Tracking functional