KS KS - Brandon Shane Smith, 36, didn't renew his CDL, Greenwood County, 6 Aug 2022

[GuyfromCanada]

Greenwood County authorities are still looking for a man missing since summer 2022.

Kansas Missing and Unsolved says Brandon Shane Smith went missing from Elk County in early August. A heavy equipment operator, certified hazardous materials instructor, farmer and equipment mechanic, Smith did not renew his Commercial Driver’s License when it expired in October.

More at https://kvoe.com/2023/10/16/search-continues-for-missing-greenwood-county-man/

From Feb 2023

Brandon Shane Smith has been missing since July 28, according to Kansas Missing and Unsolved.

https://kvoe.com/2023/02/06/greenwood-county-man-reportedly-missing-since-july/

This is somewhat confusing. Was Brandon in Greenwood County or Elk County when he went missing? It's been a long time. What happened to him? Where was he staying at?

The entire Greenwood County has a population of under 6000 people.

 

[janelspoon]

Today is the first time I've seen his poster . Seems to be no info out there really other than the above article. Not a lot to go on. Praying he's found .

 

[deadfoot13]

Not renewing a CDL is a big thing. It takes so much to obtain one in the first place, everyone I know with a CDL renews them even if they haven't driven truck in 20 years.

I do not know if this link is for the same individual -- same middle name and age, but Smith is so common that who knows. It says he was arrested on 7/30/22 and released 8/1/22.

Brandon Shane Smith Photo | Labette County Jail - Oswego, KS

Find out more about Brandon Smith's charges, how to get in touch with Brandon and view their photo.

inmateroster.org

 

[GraceG]

As a hazmat instructor I'm assuming he had the hazmat transport endorsement on his CDL. According to the website for CDL renewal in Kansas: "If you hold a Hazardous Materials endorsement (hazmat) from the Kansas DOR, you will be required to undergo a threat assessment investigation, which is a very specific type of background check processed through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). You will also be required to have your fingerprints taken before your hazmat endorsement can be renewed.: (website is here for full info: Renew Your Kansas CDL | DMV.ORG.)

He might have been concerned with a recent arrest, but it was a misdemeanor so I don't know if that would have impacted his being able to renew that endorsement on his CDL. Still, I can't imagine him not at least trying to renew it. I have a Certified Flight Instructor's Certificate and if it lapses I'd have to take all the checkride in the aircraft again so I'm diligent NOT to let it lapse even though I haven't taught in years.

 

[mlhenn]

Updates??

 

[Golfer92]

KBI: Skeletal remains found in Wilson County

An autopsy is scheduled. Positive identification may take longer than typical cases due to the condition of the remains.

www.kake.com

Skeletal remains were found today in Wilson county very close to elk county where this man went missing.

 

[mlhenn]

https://kvoe.com/2025/03/25/greenwood-county-other-law-enforcement-agencies-continue-search-for-man-missing-since-august-2022/

March 2025

Greenwood County authorities and other law enforcement agencies are still looking for a man now missing for well over two years.

Kansas Missing and Unsolved says Brandon Shane Smith went missing from Elk County in early August 2022.