Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 329494)

HOT-LINE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

U.S. DOT#: 329494

Address: N4690 BANGOR INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
WEST SALEM, WI 54669
Number of Vehicles: 67
Number of Drivers: 69
Number of Inspections: 72

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

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

On-Road Performance
1.26 Measure	Not Public	0.31 Measure	2.62 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.53 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 85.7 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 72 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 41 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 16 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 72 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 72 with Driver Fitness Violations: 3 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: 43


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
392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.22A-D	Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers	1	0	1	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	2	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-SLLSWZ	State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone	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	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
395.8K2-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	2	2	8	Driver Fitness
383.91A-LCDL	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.15A-NSIN	Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance	1	1	5	Driver Fitness
393.100C-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSLMWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSURR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.201(b)	Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	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.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	2	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-ATIS	Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	0	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.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	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	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9B-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 72


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

4/15/2026	WI2504001167	WI	44819Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/23/2026	FL3686006304	FL	42336Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/19/2026	NV7233029505	NV	42333Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/16/2026	MD3282C00608	MD	49571Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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
2/15/2026	IN9571002258	IN	49571Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8K2-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
2/10/2026	NC0006846174	NC	49571Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
2/5/2026	IA000P13LHQ7	IA	24629Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/29/2026	IL5005210424	IL	39343Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.15A-NSIN Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
12/17/2025	IL5005490374	IL	48560Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/28/2025	IL4038030366	IL	42336Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/19/2025	WI2722002608	WI	44819Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/18/2025	IA000P151VZW	IA	71870Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/16/2025	MN0174000715	MN	40365Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
9/22/2025	IL5005400156	IL	31296Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201(b) Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing						2
9/15/2025	SD5410001792	SD	39339Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/26/2025	FL3137009275	FL	42336Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/23/2025	WI2733002343	WI	74966Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-ATIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LSLMWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
7/9/2025	WI2418002158	WI	74962Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
6/24/2025	IL4127410390	IL	648328	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/24/2025	GA0124000467	GA	42336Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
6/20/2025	AZ6325000811	AZ	42333Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
6/20/2025	IA000P163PPW	IA	3116365	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
6/9/2025	IL4127410388	IL	648246	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/4/2025	MN0450000438	MN	40365Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/15/2025	IA000P11KD8J	IA	42332Z	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
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)
5/13/2025	WI2566000414	WI	40365Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
5/7/2025	US1587000098	US	40365Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
5/2/2025	MOW132007725	MO	35421Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
4/29/2025	IA000P120DQG	IA	71870Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone						10
4/29/2025	WI2687005898	WI	24629Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
4/11/2025	IL4039020558	IL	50532Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/10/2025	IA000P121GTC	IA	3396897	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/2/2025	SD5310001075	SD	76420Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/13/2025	WI2504000793	WI	44819Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
2/20/2025	IA000P1699MT	IA	71870Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/17/2025	SDHP14000052	SD	81859Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/17/2025	GA1375001201	GA	42336Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
2/7/2025	IL4039020542	IL	50532Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/31/2025	WI2504000741	WI	22153Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing						2
1/9/2025	WI2448000995	WI	24629Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/12/2024	MISAMOK00929	MI	68054Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2024	IN8194005298	IN	68052Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
12/3/2024	WI2486002204	WI	39341Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/20/2024	GA1301000615	GA	39100Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
11/14/2024	MN1608000012	MN	329494	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/9/2024	US0227000070	US	393392	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/9/2024	CANDKW007025	CA	42332Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/30/2024	IA000P13RBM0	IA	39341Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/25/2024	US1689000107	US	39339Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/24/2024	SD5180001168	SD	76420Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/22/2024	US1876000072	US	0672337	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/21/2024	NV9352019695	NV	42335Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/20/2024	MN0695000020	MN	YCE3452	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.91A-LCDL License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/15/2024	WI2295001511	WI	71870Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/5/2024	AZXC29530006	AZ	42333Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/5/2024	IN9288005763	IN	A426424	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/30/2024	SD5470001861	SD	81799X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/29/2024	MN1644000275	MN	42335Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
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)
7/26/2024	IA000P16DLMF	IA	43262Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
7/25/2024	NM8588O5RGQ4	NM	42332Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/22/2024	IL4165710273	IL	52558Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/22/2024	WI2689002111	WI	A456105	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
7/11/2024	US1836000131	US	485592	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/11/2024	WI1736007273	WI	74964Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/10/2024	MN1768000125	MN	39339Z	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/2/2024	WI2404000680	WI	39342Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9B-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured						2
6/16/2024	MOW031005550	MO	42332Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/12/2024	NV7033022370	NV	44819Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/31/2024	IA000P12Q735	IA	19481Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
5/24/2024	MN1662000115	MN	81801X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
5/13/2024	MN1671000089	MN	42334Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/7/2024	WI2504000448	WI	64993Z	WI	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

12/12/2024	MI0003374162	MI	68054Z	WI	0	1	Yes	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)

10/4/2024	MN0242780118	MN	52525X	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
5/24/2024	MN0241450170	MN	81801X	WI	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.

Most Recent Investigation: 9/6/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 72
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 42
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 30
Total Crashes* : 3

*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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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 05/22/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

Closed Date Case #
9/28/2022 WI-2022-0075-US1856

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Summary of Activities (as of 4/24/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 9/6/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 72 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 42 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 30	Total Crashes: 3*
9/6/2022 (Non-Ratable Review) 7/15/2020 (Non-Ratable Review) 7/20/2010 (Compliance Review) 2/6/2001 (Compliance Review) 8/14/2000 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 72 5.6% Vehicle Inspections 41 12.2% Placardable HM Inspections 1 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 2.4%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 2

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 4/24/2026, 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.

85.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 85.7 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.

85.7 Average Power Units = 67 Current Power Units + 67 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 123 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# 329494 = 76% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
71,086 VMT per Average Power Unit = 6,090,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 85.7 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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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.

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