Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 205160)

GREAT PLAINS TRUCKING INC

DBA: GREAT PLAINS TRUCKING

U.S. DOT#: 205160

Address: 1935 E NORTH ST
SALINA, KS 67401
Number of Vehicles: 85
Number of Drivers: 70
Number of Inspections: 140

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 04/09/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 05/06/2010)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	10.3	23.4
Driver	0.0	6.7
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 04/09/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-158798
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
0.57 Measure	Not Public	0.11 Measure	1.04 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 8 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 104.1 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 140 with HOS Compliance Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 61 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 140 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 140 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 101-500 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: 24


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.	4	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-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	10	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
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
393.100(b)	Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.110(b)	Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo.	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.110B2I-C	Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs.	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WR	Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	1	2	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.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.	1	0	4	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.
396.3A1-BNMH	Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 140


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

3/24/2026	MOW116006889	MO	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/11/2026	MIGUTHG02894	MI	218342	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
3/10/2026	OKV800179797	OK	218344	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/3/2026	MOW215001582	MO	218342	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/26/2026	NYSPA3051370	NY	250407	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/23/2026	KSHP93052977	KS	248510	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BNMH Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
2/16/2026	IL4243800141	IL	ADJ381	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/21/2026	OH3276001396	OH	205160	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/12/2026	PAT209601249	PA	218166	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/26/2025	KSHP00730245	KS	243690	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/17/2025	MO5745002846	MO	218165	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
12/15/2025	NET248000843	NE	ADJ794	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/14/2025	MOW089002693	MO	218338	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/6/2025	TNI031E50111	TN	ADJ377	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/21/2025	SD0450000674	SD	218341	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
11/21/2025	MOW170002695	MO	ADJ456	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/16/2025	CO1702110744	CO	202420	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
10/23/2025	TXV252089903	TX	251657	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/21/2025	KSHP03680645	KS	ADJ455	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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)
10/20/2025	WVPSC0560656	WV	218164	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/19/2025	IA000P165ZC7	IA	218165	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/14/2025	MOW116006573	MO	ADJ377	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/6/2025	KS0274000003	KS	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
10/6/2025	MO0242000798	MO	218344	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
10/4/2025	MOW211005659	MO	218341	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/2/2025	CAUG0K005437	CA	251661	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/30/2025	IL4293250064	IL	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/22/2025	KSHP01550702	KS	ADJ795	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/20/2025	OKPE08184284	OK	218163	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/28/2025	UT25DZ001386	UT	250408	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/25/2025	WYTWSS000746	WY	218340	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/24/2025	TXV251996319	TX	218123	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/21/2025	IL4180330174	IL	218121	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/19/2025	IL5005300283	IL	218125	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/13/2025	NYSPB3061178	NY	218164	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/12/2025	WA0863001611	WA	218125	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
8/7/2025	VT4600000728	VT	218165	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/6/2025	NET303000918	NE	ADJ794	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/6/2025	IL4068240411	IL	250559	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/5/2025	LALAPZS00459	LA	243690	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/31/2025	CO1289932052	CO	218122	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim						7
7/30/2025	US1777000088	US	251661	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/24/2025	NV7010028767	NV	251661	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/21/2025	MO1228000719	MO	ADJ379	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110B2I-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
7/18/2025	CO1749420066	CO	243690	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/16/2025	MD3019C00179	MD	243689	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/30/2025	IL5004350065	IL	251661	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/19/2025	IL4069240535	IL	218338	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/16/2025	KSHP03060216	KS	ADJ457	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/5/2025	NDHP02000643	ND	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/2/2025	WYPJTG000431	WY	251660	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/29/2025	AR8020000671	AR	251656	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/28/2025	FL3137009082	FL	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/16/2025	KSHP02460265	KS	189878	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/12/2025	UT25TS001803	UT	218162	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/1/2025	TNI031420021	TN	208090	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/25/2025	KSHP00533230	KS	206238	KS	SEMI-TRAILER		2
4/23/2025	ME4905000026	ME	218338	ME	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/22/2025	US1790000073	US	206236	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/15/2025	IA000P165XX5	IA	208048	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/11/2025	TNI032630018	TN	218341	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/2/2025	ME3998013258	ME	202420	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/1/2025	UT25TR002559	UT	243689	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/26/2025	KYCV42953806	KY	202417	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/12/2025	SD5770000088	SD	202420	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/12/2025	AR8160000134	AR	218339	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/6/2025	KSHP01893444	KS	251658	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/12/2025	CO1577810558	CO	250407	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
1/14/2025	OKPE17004574	OK	208048	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/7/2025	MTU689800579	MT	218338	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/21/2024	KSHP02270368	KS	198902	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/13/2024	NET102000504	NE	251657	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2024	GA1384000603	GA	218124	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/10/2024	NC0006707288	NC	251659	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/3/2024	CO1712020015	CO	218121	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/3/2024	AR7150000401	AR	218343	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
11/25/2024	WI2519003095	WI	248516	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/15/2024	NET297000029	NE	248512	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/14/2024	NET299000621	NE	202415	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/13/2024	KSHP00320524	KS	250559	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/31/2024	MIWORDN05153	MI	218166	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
10/30/2024	NVR131502008	NV	218162	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/18/2024	MO0410000271	MO	197116	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/18/2024	CO0761920351	CO	218162	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/17/2024	KSHP02743175	KS	192551	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/17/2024	IL4250120109	IL	218124	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/3/2024	KSHP00380592	KS	248517	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/1/2024	KSHP03990719	KS	607218	KS	SEMI-TRAILER		1
9/25/2024	DE1528000890	DE	206238	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/21/2024	NM4221O7D88Q	NM	202311	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/9/2024	KSPD83170081	KS	189878	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/9/2024	VA8142000482	VA	199895	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/5/2024	SCF379000823	SC	218122	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/5/2024	IA000P141H79	IA	202417	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/5/2024	IA000P14S312	IA	218123	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/4/2024	IL0824320259	IL	218164	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/24/2024	KSHP00380578	KS	243688	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/20/2024	TXV241483433	TX	248510	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/17/2024	IA000TT45QBT	IA	248516	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/12/2024	NC0006674850	NC	248574	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/7/2024	NET557000973	NE	218339	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/2/2024	LALADR008530	LA	218338	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/1/2024	OH3289012686	OH	218341	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/31/2024	FL3137008449	FL	218124	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/30/2024	TXV241474116	TX	198902	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/18/2024	NYSPB0257382	NY	195395	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
7/16/2024	NC0006667198	NC	248513	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/15/2024	FL3886000436	FL	243687	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
7/9/2024	UT24TS001301	UT	218163	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/9/2024	MN0574000128	MN	248509	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2024	KSHP04202582	KS	192555	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/2/2024	OH3283014726	OH	243689	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/29/2024	AR4690000265	AR	248512	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/18/2024	MS7635001988	MS	208046	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/14/2024	IA000P1698P3	IA	218164	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
6/12/2024	SD5730000021	SD	218338	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/10/2024	IN9512006641	IN	198900	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/7/2024	KSHP01762932	KS	206238	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/4/2024	MD3261003146	MD	206238	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/4/2024	KSHP03060169	KS	184412	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/21/2024	MD1997005138	MD	206236	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
5/15/2024	KSHP04502476	KS	218343	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/15/2024	NDTR66004040	ND	218344	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/9/2024	IA000P12HX9P	IA	208090	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
4/26/2024	OKPE18003005	OK	243688	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/23/2024	IL4037680579	IL	218340	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/19/2024	MOW239007178	MO	248509	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
4/19/2024	SD5820000309	SD	1197114	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/19/2024	IL4127650143	IL	197204	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/18/2024	SCE286005047	SC	202419	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/15/2024	KSHP01361262	KS	189878	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/15/2024	TXV241371277	TX	197204	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/11/2024	SD5630000372	SD	208048	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/11/2024	TXV241389180	TX	248575	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/9/2024	IL4036970976	IL	250408	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/29/2024	KSHP00270114	KS	199894	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/29/2024	TXV241190720	TX	218340	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/28/2024	KSHP03810460	KS	172840	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/27/2024	NET454000017	NE	192551	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/27/2024	KSHP00590446	KS	198899	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3


Report			Vehicle		Crash
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM

2/3/2025	TX72TAHQE1TZ	TX	208047	KS	1	0	Yes	No
1/15/2025	KS2025E29243	KS	199892	KS	0	0	Yes	No
12/19/2024	MO0000111396	MO	206238	KS	0	1	No	No

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)

10/30/2025	MO0000115865	MO	189883	KS	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
6/28/2025	NE0225023755	NE	ADJ378	KS	0	1	Yes	No	2	2	4

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: 2/5/2010 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)
Total Inspections: 140
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 119
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 21
Total Crashes* : 5

*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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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: 2/5/2010 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)	Total Inspections: 140 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 119 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 21	Total Crashes: 5*
2/5/2010 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation) 8/7/2002 (Compliance Review) 3/3/1995 (Compliance Review) 3/16/1994 (Compliance Review) 2/25/1993 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 140 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 61 11.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 1 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 2

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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.

104.1 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 91 Average Power Units × 1.144 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 Average Power Units = 85 Current Power Units + 95 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 93 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# 205160 = 96% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
99,198 VMT per Average Power Unit = 9,027,019 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 91 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	1.144 = 1 + ( 99,198 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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FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

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.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

Motor carrier safety ratings are available at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and motor carrier licensing and insurance status are available at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/.