Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1998793)

D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC

U.S. DOT#: 1998793

Address: 700 S 1ST STREET
HARRISON, NJ 07029
Number of Vehicles: 1
Number of Drivers: 3
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 August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
5.24 Measure	Not Public	0.39 Measure	7.88 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.46 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 2.7 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 31 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 18 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 11-20 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: 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: 35


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2LC	Improper lane change	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
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
395.32B-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD	3	0	5	HOS Compliance
391.11(b)(4)	Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.201A-FRMC	Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.205A-WRTC	Wheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.	1	1	2	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.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV	Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45UV	Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCFSBD	Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e)	No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998	3	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.
393.75(a)	Flat tire or fabric exposed	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TEPBM	Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c)	Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - 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.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5A-HNL	Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub	1	1	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)

5/26/2026	NM6695Q42M5C	NM	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/21/2026	MOW096003340	MO	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205A-WRTC Wheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
3/11/2026	MO8753001056	MO	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
1/14/2026	US2062000028	US	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5A-HNL Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
11/7/2025	NM5012P8N8W5	NM	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11(b)(4) Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
11/4/2025	OH3216000047	OH	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		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: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
10/23/2025	IL5008550003	IL	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LC Improper lane change						5
10/13/2025	NM2310P7YQH1	NM	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
9/19/2025	NM3173P7A7S5	NM	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/14/2025	NM3173P6ADP5	NM	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45UV Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
7/23/2025	IL5000550068	IL	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2025	OKPB10154239	OK	AY962Y	NY	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2025	NM9595P54GS2	NM	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove						8
7/2/2025	MOW100003034	MO	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
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)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47A-BCFSBD Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD						5
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
6/9/2025	IL4248940287	IL	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/2/2025	PAE952515304	PA	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
5/2/2025	NM4935P3EDSP	NM	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/29/2025	MOW120002857	MO	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
2/20/2025	NM2441P1F6ZP	NM	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/31/2025	NM6242P0VLX4	NM	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/23/2025	OH0486000193	OH	AX340W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
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
1/10/2025	NM8096P0A4N2	NM	AY980Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/9/2025	CAND74009517	CA	AY980Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/28/2024	NM6242OA362F	NM	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/10/2024	IL4179220645	IL	AY980Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/10/2024	MOW200003672	MO	AY980Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area						8
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD						5
10/3/2024	OH3267000007	OH	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
9/27/2024	AZ6273000082	AZ	AY980Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/25/2024	NM3178O7H6V1	NM	AX339W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
9/15/2024	NM6242O77M7F	NM	AY962Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/12/2024	CANDMP008310	CA	AX339W	NJ	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: 2


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)

7/20/2025	AZ0I25043502	AZ	AY477B	NJ	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
6/8/2025	AZ0I25034901	AZ	AY962Y	NJ	0	1	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: 11/17/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 31
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 15
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 16
Total Crashes* : 2

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 09/09/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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Summary of Activities (as of 8/28/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 11/17/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 31 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 15 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 16	Total Crashes: 2*
11/17/2025 (Non-Ratable Review) 5/19/2021 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/10/2017 (Compliance Review) 11/24/2015 (Compliance Review) 2/25/2015 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 31 3.2% Vehicle Inspections 18 38.9% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 1

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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.

2.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 2.7 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.

2.7 Average Power Units = 1 Current Power Units + 3 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 4 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# 1998793 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
288,521 VMT per Average Power Unit = 770,352 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 2.7 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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