Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1606836)

LIFE EXPRESS LLC

U.S. DOT#: 1606836

Address: 12221 SE 259TH PL
KENT, WA 98030
Number of Vehicles: 22
Number of Drivers: 22
Number of Inspections: 38

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 12/23/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 10/06/2009)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	35.0	23.2
Driver	2.6	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 12/23/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-629831
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending November 28, 2025

On-Road Performance
4.03 Measure	Not Public	0.33 Measure	5.29 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.18 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 19.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 38 with HOS Compliance Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 19 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 38 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 38 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 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: 29


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.	1	0	3	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-SLLSWZ	State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver''s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
393.207A-STBW	Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-STCB	Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU	Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail).	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55C2-B	Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TBSP	Tires - Bias ply - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	3	3	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A3	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 38


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

11/13/2025	WA2117000905	WA	RP21329	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
11/6/2025	WA2146000602	WA	RP03503	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/22/2025	WA2128000672	WA	53293RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/16/2025	WA2016001880	WA	71714RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/10/2025	WA2047000861	WA	87362RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/23/2025	WA2169000199	WA	RP15105	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.						1
9/9/2025	WA2132001240	WA	86732RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
9/4/2025	FL3252000799	FL	C321FE	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TBSP Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
8/14/2025	ID3887001754	ID	RP08893	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone						10
8/5/2025	WA0057001218	WA	RP08893	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/30/2025	WA2132001158	WA	73702RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
7/29/2025	WA2167000087	WA	53293RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/23/2025	WA2169000072	WA	86732RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
7/14/2025	WA0935006648	WA	RP23752	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/1/2025	WA2167000011	WA	80348RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/6/2025	WA2080001256	WA	86731RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/21/2025	WA2063001106	WA	RP21330	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
3/5/2025	WA2102001825	WA	86731RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
1/27/2025	WA0833006499	WA	RP08893	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates						4
11/21/2024	WA2132000725	WA	RP03504	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr						1
11/11/2024	WA0935006370	WA	80348RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/8/2024	WA1192000055	WA	87362RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/30/2024	WA0833006403	WA	73702RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/28/2024	WA2147000004	WA	71714RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible						2
10/17/2024	WA2085001753	WA	RP03503	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
10/1/2024	WA2063000695	WA	RP08893	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/23/2024	WA2133000177	WA	53293RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/21/2024	WA2063000512	WA	90256RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/23/2024	WA2132000398	WA	RP15105	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
4/15/2024	WA0935006056	WA	86731RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/26/2024	WA2016000257	WA	75553RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/22/2024	WA2132000243	WA	53004RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2024	WA0490000095	WA	80348RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/21/2024	WA0833006003	WA	RP03503	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
1/23/2024	WA2063000140	WA	86731RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/19/2024	WAX803000172	WA	RP03503	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
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
1/15/2024	WA2016000048	WA	RP03504	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/18/2023	WAF301000055	WA	60773RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4

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: 4


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)

7/8/2025	ID25C6996140	ID	3707YQ	WA	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
3/21/2025	WA000EF76559	WA	95177RP	WA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
12/30/2024	WA000EF52047	WA	73702RP	WA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
12/5/2023	WA000EE30225	WA	80348RP	WA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

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: 5/5/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 38
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 21
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 17
Total Crashes* : 4

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 5/5/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 38 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 21 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 17	Total Crashes: 4*
5/5/2020 (Non-Ratable Review) 8/25/2016 (Non-Ratable Review) 4/4/2011 (Non-Ratable Review) 10/2/2009 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 38 2.6% Vehicle Inspections 19 31.6% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 4

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 11/28/2025, 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.

19.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 19.3 Average Power Units × 1 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.

19.3 Average Power Units = 22 Current Power Units + 22 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 14 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# 1606836 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
67,290 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,300,725 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 19.3 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 + (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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