Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 270972)

J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC

DBA: J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY

U.S. DOT#: 270972

Address: 1801 COXENDALE RD
CHESTER, VA 23836
Number of Vehicles: 136
Number of Drivers: 121
Number of Inspections: 102

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/25/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 08/26/2009)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	10.5	23.2
Driver	2.0	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/25/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-179992
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 December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.23 Measure	Not Public	0.05 Measure	2.20 Measure	0.06 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 340.1 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 102 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 40 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 12 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 102 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 102 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: 36


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	4	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	6	0	7	Unsafe Driving
395.8(a)	HOS (Form) - Paper Log / Logging Programs Form and Manner	1	1	1	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
390.3(e)	Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.	1	1	10	Drugs/Alcohol
393.100B-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LRLMWR	Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPCBLM	Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL	Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(1)	Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B	Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c)	Windshield - Damaged or Discolored	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d)	Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance.	1	0	1	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	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A3	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator.	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-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 102


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

12/12/2025	VA7156002282	VA	3HE997	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/4/2025	VA8366000109	VA	3LN984	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/3/2025	VA9132000065	VA	3HE990	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.						4
11/19/2025	VA8747000181	VA	3NE329	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/11/2025	VA5639001520	VA	3HF410	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
10/31/2025	VA8301002628	VA	3JT011	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/18/2025	VA5733000648	VA	3HE989	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/17/2025	VA1143300084	VA	3HJ775	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/2/2025	NC0006771748	NC	3JM926	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/30/2025	VA8301002447	VA	3HF430	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/30/2025	VAF077000046	VA	3HL684	VA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/28/2025	NC0006770181	NC	3JM926	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/11/2025	VA5733000550	VA	3HL684	VA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/11/2025	VA5733000555	VA	3HE995	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/5/2025	VA9132000057	VA	3HQ738	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/5/2025	VA9132000044	VA	3LU039	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/1/2025	VA9362000016	VA	3HF437	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/21/2025	VA8031000557	VA	3HJ776	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/9/2025	VA5733000472	VA	3JF488	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/3/2025	VA4810000957	VA	3HU769	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/26/2025	VA8747000128	VA	3JL450	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/19/2025	VA5639001194	VA	3HJ775	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
3/4/2025	NC0006734751	NC	3HJ777	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/19/2025	VA5639001128	VA	3HF418	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/18/2025	VA8031000513	VA	3HF443	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LRLMWR Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
1/21/2025	NC0006720311	NC	3KR494	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/15/2025	VA5755000606	VA	3HL686	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/2/2025	VA6688000265	VA	3HQ701	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/2/2025	NC0006713532	NC	3KR492	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/2/2025	NC0006713686	NC	3HF421	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/30/2024	VA9424000672	VA	3HF415	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/30/2024	VA8031000503	VA	3HQ711	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/20/2024	VA9132000020	VA	3HJ773	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/20/2024	VA9132000019	VA	3JB544	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/18/2024	VA7247004220	VA	3GC540	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
12/17/2024	VA5639000998	VA	3HJ773	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/13/2024	VA8192000076	VA	79613P	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/4/2024	VA9132000012	VA	3HL684	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/12/2024	VA7901000070	VA	3KU933	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/6/2024	VA8192000072	VA	3HC559	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/25/2024	NC0006694850	NC	3GC540	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
10/24/2024	VA5639000843	VA	3HU951	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/30/2024	VA5755000430	VA	3HE990	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/30/2024	VA5755000431	VA	3KH433	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/18/2024	VA5755000401	VA	3KH432	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/10/2024	NC0006684706	NC	3HF403	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/3/2024	VA5733000238	VA	3HF855	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/28/2024	NC0006681041	NC	3HF411	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/20/2024	VA5639000649	VA	3HH703	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
8/16/2024	VA5639000639	VA	3HF442	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
8/2/2024	VA7247003925	VA	3HF433	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/26/2024	VA5733000186	VA	3HF430	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/25/2024	VA4810000405	VA	3HF421	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/23/2024	SCS349002191	SC	3KR494	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/23/2024	VA9424000409	VA	3JF488	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/22/2024	DE1279000905	DE	3JM927	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 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)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
7/18/2024	VA7901000034	VA	3HF437	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/18/2024	VA8301002035	VA	3HF407	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/11/2024	KYCV44702619	KY	3KF741	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/2/2024	NC0006663309	NC	3HF403	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/10/2024	VA5639000469	VA	3HQ700	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing						2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
5/23/2024	NC0006651000	NC	3HF416	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/22/2024	NC0006650283	NC	3HF416	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/21/2024	VA5639000403	VA	3HF402	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
5/21/2024	VA8747000045	VA	3HJ776	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/8/2024	VA6846000100	VA	3HJ773	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
4/25/2024	VA7253000281	VA	3HF432	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Drugs/Alcohol Violation: 390.3(e) Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (OOS)						10 + 0 (OOS)
4/25/2024	VA7253000282	VA	3JQ392	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/22/2024	VA5639000329	VA	3HJ774	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/18/2024	VA5733000093	VA	3HF433	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
4/17/2024	VA8192000012	VA	3HQ705	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
4/17/2024	VA8192000013	VA	3HB338	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/17/2024	VA8747000026	VA	3HF409	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.						7
4/12/2024	VA5733000089	VA	3HF439	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
3/26/2024	VA5755000145	VA	3HE993	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/7/2024	VA5639000242	VA	3JB544	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
3/6/2024	NC0006629338	NC	3JT011	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/29/2024	NC0006627503	NC	3HJ776	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/28/2024	VA7877000051	VA	3HF425	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/27/2024	NC0006625948	NC	3KF741	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
2/27/2024	VA5639000214	VA	3JQ392	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
2/26/2024	VA4346000033	VA	3HL689	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/23/2024	VA5639000208	VA	3JK994	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.						4
2/20/2024	VA5876000092	VA	3HF423	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
2/13/2024	VA5639000173	VA	3HL689	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
2/8/2024	NC0006620169	NC	3HW290	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/31/2024	NC0006617790	NC	3HF415	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/30/2024	NC0006617208	NC	3JQ392	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/29/2024	NC0006616744	NC	3HB338	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/29/2024	NC0006616686	NC	3HF414	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/25/2024	VA5876000043	VA	3HF401	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/25/2024	NC0006616036	NC	3HF441	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/19/2024	NC0006614040	NC	3HF434	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
1/16/2024	NC0006612885	NC	3HF415	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/12/2024	VA8031000034	VA	3HF411	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/8/2024	NC0006610824	NC	3HL554	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/8/2024	NC0006610903	NC	3JK993	OK	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/5/2024	VA5639000063	VA	3HQ712	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/2/2024	NC0006609254	NC	3HH190	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/28/2023	NC0006607754	NC	3HF414	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/28/2023	NC0006607776	NC	3HF414	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
12/28/2023	VA9207000004	VA	3HF416	OK	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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

8/20/2024	VA0242335089	VA	3HE994	OK	0	1	Yes	No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 13


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)

11/6/2025	VA0253110055	VA	3JF489	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
7/9/2025	VA0252010088	VA	3GC540	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
2/19/2025	VA0250505328	VA	3HF418	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
1/28/2025	VA0250325013	VA	3HF416	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
11/1/2024	VA0243165233	VA	3HF400	OK	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
10/10/2024	VA0242875267	VA	3HU769	VA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
9/13/2024	VA0242575319	VA	3HH703	OK	0	1	No	No	2	1	2
8/22/2024	VA0242395322	VA	3HL690	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
8/15/2024	VA0242305089	VA	3HF416	OK	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
5/8/2024	VA0241355159	VA	3HE998	OK	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
4/26/2024	VA0241175172	VA	39435HA	VA	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
2/7/2024	VA0240435352	VA	3HT611	VA	0	2	Yes	No	2	1	2
1/2/2024	VA0240055257	VA	3HE412	OK	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: 2/10/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 102
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 77
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 25
Total Crashes* : 14

*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 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 2/10/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 102 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 77 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 25	Total Crashes: 14*
2/10/2025 (Non-Ratable Review) 6/20/2019 (Non-Ratable Review) 4/27/2012 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/23/2011 (Non-Ratable Review) 8/12/2009 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 102 2.0% Vehicle Inspections 40 7.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 7 Towaway Crashes 7

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, 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.

340.1 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 135 Average Power Units × 2.5189 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.

135 Average Power Units = 136 Current Power Units + 136 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 133 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

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: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 270972 = 75% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
50,377 VMT per Average Power Unit = 6,801,006 VMT From Investigation (MCS-151) ÷ 135 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	2.5189 = 50,377 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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