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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending April 24, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.19 Not Public 0.07 5.74 0 Not Public 0.23
On-Road Performance Detail
4
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
350
Straight Carrier
Not Public
53
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
44
27
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
53
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
53
2
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: 69

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 1 0 3 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
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 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
383.71H License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LRR Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPAS Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.30-B Battery - Not protected 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 2 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 5 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 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.
393.75(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 on tire not equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9B-LSLOWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 53

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
4/22/2026 CAUDFY003326 CA 82775M3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
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  
3/2/2026 CAUDFY003201 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
2/26/2026 CANEBC003025 CA 3459513 IN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 6  
2/13/2026 CAUCX3000349 CA 9F54796 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/11/2026 NM4767Q16HJP NM WD135614 NM TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/30/2026 CANBJJ009428 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/29/2025 CAUDFY003063 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
12/29/2025 CANEQ1003087 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
12/10/2025 CAUFTD000328 CA 9F54800 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air 2  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
12/9/2025 CAUEHG005089 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
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  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
11/11/2025 CAUDFY003017 CA WD135302 NM STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/30/2025 CAUD9W004874 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
9/16/2025 CAUDQU002927 CA 43053L3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
9/8/2025 CAUDFY002937 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
8/27/2025 CANC4W007216 CA 9F78459 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
8/22/2025 CAUFHU003259 CA 37428U2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
383.71H License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required 1  
8/11/2025 CAUDFY002887 CA WD135302 NM STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/29/2025 CAUEHG004834 CA WD135866 NM STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
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  
7/28/2025 CAUFHU003193 CA 84309W3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
393.11A1-LRR Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper 3  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.30-B Battery - Not protected 3  
7/22/2025 CANEGR004003 CA 73619E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
7/9/2025 CANC4W007065 CA 9F54797 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
7/8/2025 MO5215000557 MO N7A9D3A AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
6/12/2025 CAUDTG004414 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/28/2025 CAUCRF004614 CA 76851T3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.11A1-LRR Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper 3  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
5/28/2025 CAUEXK000463 CA 9G41257 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/28/2025 AZPH56550033 AZ 7CA7ZP AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
5/12/2025 CAUDFY002783 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/12/2025 CAUEXK000403 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/6/2025 CAUFU1001252 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
5/1/2025 CANC4W006882 CA 9F54797 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam 6  
4/21/2025 CAUCSM003764 CA 4304740 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/31/2025 CAUDCO001265 CA 9F54796 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/28/2025 NM8634P1NCQG NM WD136679 NM TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/10/2025 CANBJJ008219 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/23/2025 CAUEHG004410 CA 73616E3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.9B-LSLOWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. 6  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
1/7/2025 CAUCUI008523 CA 52894X2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/9/2024 CANBED006504 CA 9G09953 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.207A-SAPPAS Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components 2  
12/9/2024 CAUC8S000100 CA 67210J1 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/7/2024 CAUEZT003945 CA 9F78459 CA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
11/4/2024 CAUDFY002451 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/23/2024 AZ6654000070 AZ 3MA39X AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/10/2024 NM3884O7WH2J NM WD127577 NM TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/10/2024 AZXF01200374 AZ CJ03263 AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 2  
9/25/2024 NM6579O7HJ44 NM 9592FTK NM TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/25/2024 NM6579O7HBDR NM WD135614 NM TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/24/2024 CAUFJT002014 CA 52894X2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
9/19/2024 AZGB32430025 AZ 3MA39X AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
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  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
8/26/2024 CAUDFY002339 CA 70494Y2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/2/2024 AZ6275000445 AZ WJA83N AZ STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
7/23/2024 NM8937O5P97G NM WD127577 NM STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
6/14/2024 CAUF6W000676 CA 79190K2 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
6/4/2024 CAUDB7009089 CA 27894T1 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2LV Lane Restriction violation 3  
5/6/2024 CANC4I004419 CA 82775M3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  

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: 14

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)
1/26/2026 CA1972003689 CA 02296A3 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
11/4/2025 CA1969009983 CA 10725R3 CA 0 1 Yes No 2 3 6
10/24/2025 CA0009892285 CA 05536Y3 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
7/18/2025 CA5352503388 CA 02296A3 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
4/14/2025 CA5902501952 CA 27894T1 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
4/8/2025 AZ0004302374 AZ B7A5LD AZ 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
3/24/2025 CA5502501559 CA 60255K1 CA 0 2 Yes No 2 1 2
12/20/2024 CA5502406906 CA 42712U1 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
10/27/2024 CA1969010258 CA 60256K1 CA 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
10/1/2024 CA8402405256 CA 70494Y2 CA 0 2 Yes No 2 1 2
9/7/2024 CA0009739828 CA 42129U1 CA 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
9/4/2024 CA0009740766 CA 14280L3 CA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
8/21/2024 CA6802402932 CA 13712L3 CA 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
6/21/2024 AZ0004195353 AZ B7A5LD AZ 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

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.

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