Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 182902)

EMPIRE GAS CO INC

U.S. DOT#: 182902

Number of Vehicles: 30
Number of Drivers: 16
Number of Inspections: 51

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 04/08/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	10.4	23.4
Driver	2.1	6.7
Hazmat	2.3	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 04/08/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	No
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 March 27, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.53 Measure	Not Public	0.15 Measure	1.39 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.35 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 40.9 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 48 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 48 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 16 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 48 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 48 with Driver Fitness Violations: 5 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: 61


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	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
395.8A-NON-ELD	No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	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.	2	1	1	Driver Fitness
391.41(a)(1)	Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.	2	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.8	Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.106(b)	Cargo not immobilized or secured	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.53BMAN	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TFBMF	Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A2	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	4	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
172.328B-HMM	HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required.	3	0	5	HM Compliance
172.328C-HMM	HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a MC 330/331 cargo tank with "QT/NQT" as required.	1	0	5	HM Compliance
172.328D-HMM	HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required.	5	0	3	HM Compliance
172.516C6-HMPMC	HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter.	6	0	5	HM Compliance
172.600C1-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.602B1-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not printed legibly in English.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
177.817(a)	No or improper shipping papers (carrier)	1	1	3	HM Compliance
177.823A-HMPMCM	HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in §171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency.	2	0	5	HM Compliance
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%	HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages.	1	1	5	HM Compliance
178.337-17A-HMP	HM (Packaging) - MC 331 general marking requirements.	1	0	8	HM Compliance
178.337-9C-HMP	HM (Packaging) - MC 331 improper marking of inlets/outlets.	1	0	8	HM Compliance
180.415-HMTMC	HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required.	1	0	7	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 51


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

3/18/2026	PR0705000510	PR	38878R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/11/2026	PR0035000651	PR	39052R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/9/2026	PR0034001020	PR	H75188	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/25/2026	PR8110000519	PR	H83785	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A2 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking						2
2/20/2026	PR8100000571	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/4/2026	PR0370000684	PR	1167645	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/12/2025	PR2150000505	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/24/2025	PR8080000150	PR	H75685	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
11/24/2025	PR8080000148	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/17/2025	PR8080000140	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/13/2025	PR0370000582	PR	38875R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HM Compliance Violation: 178.337-17A-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 331 general marking requirements.						8
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
11/6/2025	PR2160000745	PR	43042R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
8/27/2025	PR7080000285	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/26/2025	PR2150000412	PR	38878R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
8/22/2025	PR8090000367	PR	38859R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/19/2025	PR8100000405	PR	38878R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
8/15/2025	PR7080000273	PR	38878R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328B-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required						5
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
7/29/2025	PR8110000374	PR	41602R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/24/2025	PR7080000270	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/21/2025	PR0380000352	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/21/2025	PR8100000366	PR	38878R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/21/2025	PR2160000583	PR	38877R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
7/21/2025	PR2160000580	PR	41602R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
HM Compliance Violation: 180.415-HMTMC HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required						7
HM Compliance Violation: 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 177.823A-HMPMCM HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17						5
7/21/2025	PR0370000413	PR	41605R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
7/21/2025	PR8100000367	PR	43042R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328D-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.						4
HM Compliance Violation: 172.602B1-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not printed legibly in English						3
7/10/2025	PR0370000394	PR	39052R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HM Compliance Violation: 177.823A-HMPMCM HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17						5
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328B-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required						5
HM Compliance Violation: 178.337-9C-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 331 improper marking of inlets/outlets.						8
7/10/2025	PR0370000396	PR	41002R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/9/2025	PR2140000412	PR	38878R	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/28/2025	PR0035000399	PR	68911A	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/2/2025	IA000P12Q83T	IA		OT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HM Compliance Violation: 177.817(a) No or improper shipping papers (carrier) (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment						2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
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 (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
4/23/2025	PR0370000301	PR	H74845	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
4/8/2025	PR0035000350	PR	41605R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/25/2025	PR0025000334	PR	H37862	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
2/14/2025	PR0025000306	PR	H75685	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
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
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
1/23/2025	PR0502000364	PR	35910R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing						2
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
1/23/2025	PR0025000294	PR	35909R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
1/9/2025	PR0035000270	PR	41605R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/14/2024	PR8100000203	PR	41603R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/14/2024	PR2140000212	PR	38877R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328C-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a MC 330/331 cargo tank with QT/NQT as required						5
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
HM Compliance Violation: 172.600C1-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available						3
10/22/2024	PR8090000160	PR	H88257	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
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
10/21/2024	PR8110000150	PR	H88257	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/17/2024	PR8110000145	PR	29946R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
10/16/2024	PR8080000132	PR	34435R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/16/2024	PR8090000149	PR	35911R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
10/7/2024	PR8080000118	PR	41601R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/7/2024	PR8080000119	PR	H85954	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/26/2024	PR0703000121	PR	38859R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53BMAN Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters						4
HM Compliance Violation: 172.328B-HMM HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required						5
7/10/2024	PR0706240123	PR	H74845	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.106(b) Cargo not immobilized or secured (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
5/24/2024	PR8080000004	PR	H85954	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/15/2024	PR0800240193	PR	H70961	PR	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41(a)(1) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history						1
4/18/2024	PR0033000002	PR	38879R	PR	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						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: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

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: 6/3/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 51
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 24
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 27
Total Crashes* : 0

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Summary of Activities (as of 3/27/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 6/3/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 51 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 24 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 27	Total Crashes: 0*
6/3/2025 (Non-Ratable Review) 4/11/2005 (Non-Ratable Review) 11/16/1989 (Compliance Review) 2/12/1987 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 48 2.1% Vehicle Inspections 48 10.4% Placardable HM Inspections 40 5.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 83.3%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 3/27/2026, 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.

40.9 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 27.3 Average Power Units × 1.4977 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.

27.3 Average Power Units = 30 Current Power Units + 30 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 22 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# 182902 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
146,359 VMT per Average Power Unit = 4,000,000 VMT From Investigation (MCS-151) ÷ 27.3 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	1.4977 = 1 + ( 146,359 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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