Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 3433620)

M5 EXPRESS INC

U.S. DOT#: 3433620

Address: 523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Number of Vehicles: 45
Number of Drivers: 45
Number of Inspections: 36

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.23 Measure	Not Public	0.11 Measure	5.78 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.16 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 19.4 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 36 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 14 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 7 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 36 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 36 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 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: 21


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
395.24D-ELDPT	HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier	1	0	3	HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.	1	1	4	Driver Fitness
392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.203(e)	Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	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.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative	1	0	6	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.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 36


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

5/6/2026	MIANDER08454	MI	P1307783	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
5/6/2026	NC0006872972	NC	P1350853	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/5/2026	MS3011011901	MS	P1307771	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/5/2026	TX7F989DEPG6	TX	P1307808	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/22/2026	WA2117001138	WA	P1307806	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/20/2026	MTU262201643	MT	P1307806	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
4/16/2026	MOW105004632	MO	SPG309866	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/16/2026	MOW044001188	MO	P1317178	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/15/2026	NM9278Q2XC71	NM	32115PF	NY	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/14/2026	NM3862Q2W7VC	NM	P1317170	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/14/2026	NM3315Q2W91T	NM	P1238070	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2026	IN1008600981	IN	P1306298	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/7/2026	KYS210000218	KY	P1307778	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/7/2026	IN1028700462	IN	26129	VA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
3/29/2026	UT25ES001853	UT	P1317170	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/26/2026	NM0940Q2D71V	NM	P1317170	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
3/15/2026	TXV262272122	TX	P1306278	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/14/2026	IA000P13RQKN	IA	P1328694	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/9/2026	CO1069253993	CO	P1306280	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/7/2026	MS1032016118	MS	P1248444	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/7/2026	NJSPOWI03166	NJ	P1317170	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
3/5/2026	OH3228001311	OH	P1307805	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/13/2026	MIMALOK00492	MI	P1306352	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t						3
2/11/2026	AL1867000146	AL	P1307810	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/4/2026	NM4396Q0ZD85	NM	P1306289	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/29/2026	CO1704440447	CO	P1306296	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/28/2026	OH3229001383	OH	P1306298	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/21/2026	SD5640000771	SD	P1317178	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/16/2026	MOW130001408	MO	P1307809	TN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
1/12/2026	CAUHB3002149	CA	P1306291	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
1/7/2026	KYCV44802218	KY	P1307810	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/6/2026	KYCV44832526	KY	P1307783	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/24/2025	CO0961080104	CO	P1302593	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/23/2025	WA2144000964	WA	P1317168	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/22/2025	IA000P10C45Q	IA	P 1306354	SC	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
12/15/2025	WI2746003518	WI	P1317178	IL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
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-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						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: 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:
Total Inspections: 36
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 26
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 10
Total Crashes* : 0

*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 06/29/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 36 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 26 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 10	Total Crashes: 0*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 36 2.8% Vehicle Inspections 14 28.6% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, 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.

19.4 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 16 Average Power Units × 1.2133 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.

16 Average Power Units = 45 Current Power Units + 1 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 2 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# 3433620 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
108,437 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,735,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 16 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	1.2133 = 1 + ( 108,437 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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