Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1879641)

DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC

U.S. DOT#: 1879641

Address: 387 IDC RD
BAUDETTE, MN 56623
Number of Vehicles: 12
Number of Drivers: 12
Number of Inspections: 36

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 03/02/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	29.4	21.4
Driver	5.4	6.0
Hazmat		4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 03/02/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-678042
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 January 31, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.88 Measure	Not Public	0.87 Measure	5.69 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.13 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: 12.4 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 36 with HOS Compliance Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 17 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 36 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 36 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 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: 37


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLUP	State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway.	2	0	1	Unsafe Driving
395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H1	Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H1-ELDNUM	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24(d)	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	3	HOS Compliance
395.30B1	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.34A1-ELDDFN	HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours.	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)	False report of drivers record of duty status	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.17A1-LDCL	Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on front of towing vehicle.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.203	Cab/body parts requirements violations	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.51	No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b)	CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	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.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9T	Inoperable tail lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	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.	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 36


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

1/20/2025	KYCV42255625	KY	PAP9515	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
12/17/2024	WI2628005474	WI	PAW3276	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
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: 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
11/26/2024	MN1617000423	MN	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened						2
11/10/2024	IA000P168HK7	IA	PAW3261	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H1 Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
11/5/2024	IL4127380459	IL	PAR8824	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/7/2024	MN0150000246	MN	PAS9579	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/24/2024	KYCV42255264	KY	PAP9517	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations						2
9/13/2024	IA000P13J9G2	IA	PAS0936	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/12/2024	TNI3A0860654	TN	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/22/2024	TNI033H10719	TN	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/18/2024	IA000P151V24	IA	PAP9515	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge						4
8/5/2024	MN1643000206	MN	PAV4008	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/31/2024	TNI023K20619	TN	PAV9451	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/15/2024	IL4127621143	IL	PAS2901	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/2/2024	TNI023K20585	TN	PAP9515	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway						1
6/18/2024	SD5110001066	SD	PAV9451`	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/13/2024	MN0699000008	MN	PAV4029	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.34A1-ELDDFN HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours						5
5/23/2024	MN1640000072	MN	PAR8824	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/20/2024	MN1617000108	MN	PAV4008	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
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
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: 393.17A1-LDCL Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on front of towing vehicle						2
5/14/2024	IL4036580581	IL	PAV4008	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/2/2024	TNI023K20274	TN	PAP9515	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway						1
3/20/2024	TNI033H10285	TN	PAV4029	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/13/2024	IL4037890673	IL	PAV4029	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/10/2024	IA000P151TRD	IA	PAS2901	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception						7
1/3/2024	KYCV44394500	KY	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/8/2023	MN00VM008340	MN	PAV9451	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
12/6/2023	MN0AEE001333	MN	PAR8824	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/12/2023	IA000TT5NC7Q	IA	PAS0936	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1 Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9T Inoperable tail lamp						6
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
9/14/2023	MN0AGD000058	MN	PAP9515	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/26/2023	TNTFBW000219	TN	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/12/2023	TNTESH006142	TN	PAV4029	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
6/21/2023	KYCV42963883	KY	PAV4028	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
4/30/2023	IL4037610217	IL	PAT8913	AZ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/17/2023	MN0AEJ000940	MN	PAV4008	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2023	MN0AAG002377	MN	PAR4636	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/31/2023	WI2628004502	WI	PAV4028	MN	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)

5/19/2024	MO0000108291	MO	PAS0936	MN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	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: 5/20/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 36
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 21
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 15
Total Crashes* : 1

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Enforcement Cases

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No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 1/31/2025, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 5/20/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 36 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 21 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 15	Total Crashes: 1*
5/20/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 36 2.8% Vehicle Inspections 17 29.4% 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 1/31/2025, 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.

12.4 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 12 Average Power Units × 1.035 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.

12 Average Power Units = 12 Current Power Units + 12 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 12 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# 1879641 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
84,666 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,016,003 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 12 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	1.035 = 1 + ( 84,666 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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