Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1437566)

SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC

U.S. DOT#: 1437566

Address: 3115 SAM WILSON ROAD SUITE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
Number of Vehicles: 85
Number of Drivers: 91
Number of Inspections: 48

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.67 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.19 Measure	0.22 Measure	Not Public	0.75 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 9 Safety Event Group: 9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 152.4 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 48 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 19 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 7 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 48 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 48 with Driver Fitness Violations: 3 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: 27


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	3	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLML	State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	4	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	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLUP	State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway	1	0	1	Unsafe Driving
392.82(a)1	Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT	Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	2	2	8	Driver Fitness
383.23A2-LCDLNP	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person	1	0	8	Driver Fitness
391.11(b)(4)	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.	1	1	2	Driver Fitness
392.4A-DOSP	Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.	1	1	10	Drugs/Alcohol
392.4A-DOSU	Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.	1	1	10	Drugs/Alcohol
393.100C-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.19	Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 48


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

8/25/2026	SC0399001654	SC	P880071	SC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/6/2026	GA1452001388	GA	R777909	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway						1
7/13/2026	NC0006894489	NC	K224509	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/7/2026	SC0217000002	SC	3421323	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/24/2026	GA1349002116	GA	GGZ299	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
5/14/2026	GA1464000891	GA	K224513	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/29/2026	GA0291002004	GA	YFL457	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/20/2026	NC0006867399	NC	3487109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/6/2026	NC0006862569	NC	3616324	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11(b)(4) Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/1/2026	NC0006861619	NC	K158294	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/31/2026	NC0006861051	NC	3298473	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
3/27/2026	GA0115000304	GA	GGZ299	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
3/26/2026	GA1442001809	GA	ZS9750	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/26/2026	NC0006860038	NC	3168441	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/16/2026	NC0006856730	NC	3168441	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/1/2026	NC0006852517	NC	R585152	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/10/2026	SC0353003775	SC	R585152	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLNP License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person						8
1/15/2026	NC0006840048	NC	K189751	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/15/2026	NC0006839787	NC	3487109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/13/2026	GA1318000887	GA	K178448	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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
12/9/2025	GA1410000580	GA	GHV961	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
10/31/2025	SC0359002335	SC	K158299	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/23/2025	VA7845000069	VA	3142471	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
9/5/2025	NC0006795078	NC	3120701	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
9/4/2025	NC0006794668	NC	R650346	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/3/2025	NC0006794275	NC	ZS2710	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/19/2025	NC0006788637	NC	3856959	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/17/2025	NC0006777244	NC	R650346	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV						10
7/3/2025	NC0006771926	NC	R650346	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
6/29/2025	NC0006770283	NC	R650346	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/24/2025	SC0294000521	SC	R585197	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
6/3/2025	SC0313003628	SC	ZT4948	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/29/2025	SC0354002005	SC	P880071	SC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/15/2025	GA1365001013	GA	GGZ299	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
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
5/7/2025	GA1255000980	GA	ZS9750	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLML State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane						5
Drugs/Alcohol Violation: 392.4A-DOSP Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. (OOS)						10 + 0 (OOS)
Drugs/Alcohol Violation: 392.4A-DOSU Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. (OOS)						10 + 0 (OOS)
4/28/2025	GA1464000037	GA	R585176	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/31/2025	NC0006743628	NC	ZM3947	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/17/2025	SC0359001893	SC	R585151	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/5/2025	GA1347000748	GA	ZS9750	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/3/2025	NC0006734139	NC	K158294	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/3/2025	NC0006734028	NC	R585464	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/25/2025	NC0006731188	NC	R665435	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/16/2024	NC0006708958	NC	ZS2710	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/4/2024	GA1415000745	GA	ZM8607	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
11/6/2024	VA6277004913	VA	ZS1490	NC	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/5/2024	NC0006697621	NC	K158299	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/16/2024	GA1457000139	GA	GGZ299	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
10/7/2024	NC0006690230	NC	K158299	TX	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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: 3


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)

6/2/2025	NC0108129597	NC	R650346	TX	0	2	No	No	2	1	2
3/4/2025	NC0108052376	NC	ZT1707	NC	0	1	No	No	2	1	2
11/29/2024	NC0107938896	NC	ZT1481	NC	0	3	Yes	No	2	1	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

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

Most Recent Investigation: 10/3/2012 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 48
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 30
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 18
Total Crashes* : 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Inspection Selection System

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 10/01/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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

Most Recent Investigation: 10/3/2012 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 48 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 30 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 18	Total Crashes: 3*
10/3/2012 (Non-Ratable Review) 12/31/2009 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 48 6.3% Vehicle Inspections 19 10.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 3 Towaway Crashes 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 8/28/2026, 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.

152.4 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 91.7 Average Power Units × 1.6627 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.

91.7 Average Power Units = 85 Current Power Units + 95 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 95 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

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: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1437566 = 69% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
33,254 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,048,453 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 91.7 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1.6627 = 33,254 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

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