Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1415641)

L & M STEEL CO LLC

U.S. DOT#: 1415641

Address: 82320 536 AVE
NEWMAN GROVE, NE 68758
Number of Vehicles: 7
Number of Drivers: 7
Number of Inspections: 41

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
2.88 Measure	Not Public	0.22 Measure	7.57 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 9.7 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 41 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 18 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 13 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 41 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 41 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 43


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.24(d)	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	3	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	1	7	HOS Compliance
392.9(a)(2)	Failing to secure vehicle equipment	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.104(f)(3)	Loose or unfastened tiedown	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSURR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LTNRV	Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL	Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.130	No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.130C-CHVE	Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.19	Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2)	CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(2)	CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e)	No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d)	Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance	2	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-LOAD	Weight carried exceeds tire load limit	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9T	Inoperable tail lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	3	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 41


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

3/24/2026	SD5070002133	SD	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.						4
3/8/2026	IA000P10GGRD	IA	428311	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system						4
3/1/2026	AR7660001822	AR	3MX595	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
2/11/2026	CO1508942352	CO	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/4/2026	MISILKS04592	MI	3MX595	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
2/3/2026	CO1508942334	CO	428311	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/6/2026	GA0291001778	GA	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled						2
12/28/2025	IA000P14HZDD	IA	424140	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/23/2025	OKW500174276	OK	3MX595	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/23/2025	IA000P15H74B	IA	432457	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically						3
10/21/2025	TXV252081088	TX	428311	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed						8
9/17/2025	MTU215900837	MT	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/15/2025	CO1136670032	CO	TEMP	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/14/2025	CO0394511215	CO	3JJ729	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/11/2025	KSHP00640040	KS	428311	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/20/2025	IA000P1556RS	IA	406431	NB	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/7/2025	NET497000055	NE	417782	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
6/30/2025	KSHP93284757	KS	406431	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.						6
5/13/2025	NET313000735	NE	417782	NE	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/12/2025	MN1675000075	MN	424140	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/6/2025	SD5180001467	SD	3JJ729	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/19/2025	MISILKS04157	MI	3KD428	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LTNRV Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.130C-CHVE Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
2/12/2025	NET137002469	NE	3JJ729	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/11/2025	NET475000677	NE	417782	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/27/2025	SD5110001298	SD	417782	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/16/2025	NET313000592	NE	3KL921	OK	SEMI-TRAILER		1
1/14/2025	AR7070000512	AR	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/12/2025	IA000P14HXQ8	IA	409198	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75G-LOAD Weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
1/2/2025	CO1112381132	CO	417782	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
12/20/2024	SD1070000473	SD	3JJ729	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
10/8/2024	IL3998161444	IL	408626	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
9/17/2024	KSHP93513482	KS	408626	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9T Inoperable tail lamp						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997						3
8/19/2024	NET137001686	NE	3JJ729	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/19/2024	NET137001687	NE	424140	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/19/2024	NET137001688	NE	3KD428	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/2/2024	NET303000400	NE	PLATE	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
6/14/2024	MN0444000082	MN	3KL921	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/12/2024	CO0917460406	CO	3KD428	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/7/2024	KSHP93172573	KS	422551	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/6/2024	SD0470000099	SD	221126	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/20/2024	NET313000350	NE	TEMP	NE	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

11/16/2024	KS2024E28922	KS	426993	NE	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 12/18/2013 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 41
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 24
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 17
Total Crashes* : 1

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Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 12/18/2013 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 41 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 24 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 17	Total Crashes: 1*
12/18/2013 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 41 2.4% Vehicle Inspections 18 33.3% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 1

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

9.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 8.3 Average Power Units × 1.1653 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

8.3 Average Power Units = 7 Current Power Units + 9 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 9 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1415641 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
102,040 VMT per Average Power Unit = 850,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 8.3 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.1653 = 1 + ( 102,040 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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