Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1738523)

DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC

U.S. DOT#: 1738523

Number of Vehicles: 106
Number of Drivers: 100
Number of Inspections: 31

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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
0.16 Measure	Not Public	0.22 Measure	4.56 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	1.12 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 91.3 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 31 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 26 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 13 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 31 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 31 with Driver Fitness Violations: 6 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: 49


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

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
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
383.95A-LCDL	Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.	1	1	4	Driver Fitness
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL	License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41(a)	Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPVI	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.	1	1	1	Driver Fitness
391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	2	Driver Fitness
391.45A-MCEM	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
392.8-D	Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LRR	Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.43	No/improper breakaway or emergency braking	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.43D-B	Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly	2	2	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIHE	Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.	4	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60E	Windshield - Obstructed	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.87(a)	Warning flag required on projecting load	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A3	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS	Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination	4	4	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-HCM	Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken	2	2	2	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 31


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

5/11/2026	NJSPPPI02257	NJ	XTCE33	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
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
5/5/2026	NJSPESI00209	NJ	XTAY77	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60E Windshield - Obstructed						1
5/4/2026	NJSPQJI02675	NJ	L264AA	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/3/2026	NJSPQJI02668	NJ	XRUE66	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/9/2026	NJSPROI00580	NJ	XRYC98	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LRR Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper						3
3/4/2026	NJSPRAI04169	NJ	XPAT47	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/30/2026	NJSPQJI02436	NJ	XRYC97	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/17/2026	NJSPSJI00722	NJ	XMRD66	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
1/13/2026	NJSPDXI02062	NJ	XPPT24	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/30/2025	NJSPQWI04062	NJ	XLAU76	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/22/2025	NJSPPZI05654	NJ	XRUM13	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/14/2025	MD2345C00470	MD	XMCS50	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator						2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
11/12/2025	NJSPSJI00628	NJ	AY704R	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/8/2025	NJSPPSI03892	NJ	AW500J	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/5/2025	NJSPSSI00737	NJ	XNTP64	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
10/7/2025	NJSPRAI03739	NJ	XRUE66	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/1/2025	NJSPRNI02745	NJ	XRUE66	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
9/4/2025	NJSPQGI04530	NJ	XPHH29	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/31/2025	NJSPRH002674	NJ	XRUM13	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41A-MCPVI Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
6/12/2025	NJSPRMI02013	NJ	XNAC76	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment						2
4/23/2025	NJSPQGI04360	NJ	XMVJ25	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/20/2025	MD3054004133	MD	XNHE76	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.95A-LCDL Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-HCM Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
3/12/2025	VA7106000561	VA	XRUE65	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-HCM Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
3/11/2025	NJSPQWI03313	NJ	XLAU77	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.						4
2/11/2025	NJSPRAI03069	NJ	XPHH27	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
1/23/2025	MD0304005232	MD	AY975L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
10/16/2024	MD0242005477	MD	XNHE76	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.45A-MCEM Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate						1
9/27/2024	NJSPRAI02835	NJ	XPHG51	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/23/2024	NJSPQWI02729	NJ	XHLS87	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail						1
7/15/2024	MD2141006399	MD	AY975L	NJ	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43 No/improper breakaway or emergency braking (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.87(a) Warning flag required on projecting load (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
7/15/2024	NJSPPSI03203	NJ	XLAU77	NJ	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: 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)

3/9/2026	NJ0007177934	NJ	XPPT35	NJ	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6
5/20/2025	NJ0006884005	NJ	xlcz97	NJ	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
11/8/2024	NJ0003714732	NJ	XHBP98	NJ	0	3	Yes	No	2	1	2
10/25/2024	NJ0003429314	NJ	XRCN15	NJ	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:
Total Inspections: 31
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 14
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 17
Total Crashes* : 4

*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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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 06/18/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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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: None	Total Inspections: 31 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 14 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 17	Total Crashes: 4*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 31 19.4% Vehicle Inspections 26 34.6% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 2

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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.

91.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 91.3 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.

91.3 Average Power Units = 106 Current Power Units + 84 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 84 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: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1738523 = 99% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
17,310 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,581,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 91.3 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 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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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.

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