Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 240663)

TRANS-CONTINENTAL SYSTEMS INC

U.S. DOT#: 240663

Address: 1718 RALSTON AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45223
Number of Vehicles: 62
Number of Drivers: 62
Number of Inspections: 34

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 09/28/2024 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 05/28/2010)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	34.8	21.4
Driver	0.0	6.0
Hazmat	0.0	4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 09/28/2024 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-170794
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 August 30, 2024

On-Road Performance
0.73 Measure	Not Public	1 Measure	10.52 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 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: 63 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 34 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 22 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 15 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 34 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 34 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 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: 45


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
392.2LV	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
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
395.8(a)	No drivers record of duty status when one is required	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)	False report of drivers record of duty status	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	3	0	5	HOS Compliance
392.7(b)	Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a)	Axle positioning parts defective/missing	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.209(e)	Power steering violations	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage extending through 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.
393.45B2UV	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d)	Brake connections with leaks or constrictions	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45PC	Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e)	No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c)	Damaged or discolored windshield	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.60EWS	Windshield - Obstructed	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)	Flat tire or fabric exposed	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure.	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	No / insufficient warning devices	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative.	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS	Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	2	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	3	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b)	Oil and/or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 34


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

7/30/2024	IL4289150048	IL	PWN9415	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/2/2024	TXV241473399	TX	PWD9909	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/21/2024	AR7960000139	AR	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.						4
4/22/2024	IN5476001981	IN	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
4/22/2024	IN6044003108	IN	PWP5791	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.						7
4/21/2024	TNI038580120	TN	PWE1257	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/17/2024	TXV241360183	TX	PWE1257	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60EWS Windshield - Obstructed						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.209(e) Power steering violations						6
3/10/2024	IN8101009210	IN	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.						4
3/6/2024	IN3909005870	IN	PWJ3188	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage extending through the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
3/2/2024	AR793D000427	AR	PWE1255	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/26/2024	IL4037220276	IL	PWG7218	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/10/2024	IN7102006884	IN	3407535	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative.						6
1/5/2024	IN7177002316	IN	A80264	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/19/2023	KYM840000026	KY	A66264	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
12/11/2023	MOW111000235	MO	PWH6502	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/6/2023	TNTBWE000488	TN	PWE1257	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/31/2023	IN8101008528	IN	PWG6655	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
8/19/2023	MOW114000759	MO	PWN9415	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/3/2023	IL3998541256	IL	PWG6656	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/26/2023	IN7177001756	IN	3362099	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/24/2023	IN8843003545	IN	PWN5224	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
4/7/2023	IN8101008273	IN	PWG6655	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
4/6/2023	KYCV42981607	KY	A80264	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
3/2/2023	TX6J1D0XSESW	TX	PWD9909	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/7/2023	IN3909004440	IN	PWH6501	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7(b) Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment						4
1/9/2023	KYCV42963443	KY	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/12/2022	OH3271013107	OH	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998						4
11/28/2022	KYM809001124	KY	3135151	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/31/2022	KYCV40882578	KY	PWE1257	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle						4
10/28/2022	NM2599M8DDRC	NM	PWG7208	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
10/20/2022	TNTEYY003738	TN	PWG6657	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/17/2022	IN3909003975	IN	PWG6656	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
9/26/2022	IN5476020274	IN	PWE1253	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps						6
9/22/2022	IL3998381200	IL	PWN9417	OH	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

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

Total Number of Crashes: 1


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

1/3/2023	KY0072850482	KY	2829096	IN	0	0	Yes	No

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: 10/17/2018 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 34
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 14
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 20
Total Crashes* : 1

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 09/28/2024 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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Summary of Activities (as of 8/30/2024, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 10/17/2018 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 34 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 14 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 20	Total Crashes: 1*
10/17/2018 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/10/2014 (Non-Ratable Review) 2/24/2012 (Non-Ratable Review) 5/27/2010 (Compliance Review) 1/30/2009 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 34 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 22 36.4% 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 8/30/2024, 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.

63 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 63 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.

63 Average Power Units = 62 Current Power Units + 62 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 65 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# 240663 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
52,919 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,333,952 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 63 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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