Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 2157293)

KNIGHT FORESTRY TRANSPORT INC

U.S. DOT#: 2157293

Address: 3523 HWY 84 W
WHIGHAM, GA 39897
Number of Vehicles: 13
Number of Drivers: 11
Number of Inspections: 49

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 12/23/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 03/27/2023)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	16.7	23.2
Driver	4.3	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 12/23/2025 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 November 28, 2025

On-Road Performance
11.75 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	7.06 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.23 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 12.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 7 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 5-10 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 49 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 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: 34


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-INAT	Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	3	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
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-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
393.203(c)	Hood not securely fastened	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.209E-SPSLA	Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC	Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	2	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.
393.53B-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.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	2	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.	1	0	2	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.	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-TAOCV	Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 49


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

11/5/2025	AL1489002818	AL	P180CT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
10/27/2025	GA1223000682	GA	P180CT	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/6/2025	GA1400000892	GA	GAW356	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
9/16/2025	GA1328000548	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
9/8/2025	GA1400000796	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
9/8/2025	GA1400000797	GA	GAW356	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving						5
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
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
9/3/2025	FL4421000651	FL	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/8/2025	FL3233008739	FL	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/25/2025	GA1328000513	GA	P088CP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/30/2025	GA1438000967	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/16/2025	GA1260000805	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
3/21/2025	GA1420000765	GA	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/18/2025	GA1394000703	GA	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/18/2025	GA1394000700	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-TAOCV Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
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
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.						6
3/10/2025	GA1300000070	GA	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/10/2025	GA1300000072	GA	P966CQ	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/6/2025	GA1260000724	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/25/2025	GA1453000241	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/13/2025	GA1404000381	GA	P024AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
2/12/2025	GA1175000063	GA	P024AD	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/6/2025	GA1328000385	GA	P966CQ	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/5/2025	GA1453000187	GA	P026AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/30/2025	GA1404000373	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/4/2024	GA1420000604	GA	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/15/2024	GA1400000395	GA	P088CP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/15/2024	GA1400000394	GA	P024AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/30/2024	GA1301000491	GA	P024AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/12/2024	GA1361000464	GA	P088CP	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/22/2024	GA1361000409	GA	P023AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
7/18/2024	GA1301000412	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/3/2024	GA1400000310	GA	P026AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
7/2/2024	GA1317000259	GA	IP284Z	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
6/28/2024	GA1400000297	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/6/2024	GA1223000133	GA	P2064B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/20/2024	GA1382000276	GA	IP282Z	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/7/2024	GA1438000338	GA	P028AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
5/6/2024	GA1404000132	GA	P027AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
4/18/2024	GA1223000106	GA	S1864600	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
3/29/2024	GA1175000012	GA	P023AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/15/2024	GA1223000089	GA	P830CI	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/8/2024	GA1447000055	GA	92066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/1/2024	GA1301000149	GA	P025AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/22/2024	GA1400000100	GA	P2064B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/13/2024	GA1394000253	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/13/2024	GA1301000118	GA	P024AB	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/29/2024	GA1420000112	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/22/2024	GA1420000089	GA	P2066B	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/18/2023	FL2708002929	FL	IP284Z	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2023	GA1438000273	GA	IP284Z	GA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
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: 393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened						2
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

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)

2/5/2025	GA0009774917	GA	P026AB	GA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
1/29/2025	GA0009919355	GA	P2066B	GA	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: 11/14/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 49
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 33
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 16
Total Crashes* : 2

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Summary of Activities (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 11/14/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 49 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 33 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 16	Total Crashes: 2*
11/14/2024 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/23/2023 (Compliance Review) 6/4/2018 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/20/2017 (Non-Ratable Review) 2/12/2009 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 49 4.1% Vehicle Inspections 7 28.6% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 2

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 11/28/2025, 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.

12.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 12.3 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.

12.3 Average Power Units = 13 Current Power Units + 13 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 11 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# 2157293 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
46,540 VMT per Average Power Unit = 573,840 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 12.3 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 + (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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