Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 385645)

R & F METALS INC

DBA: R & F METALS & BETTER THAN WOOD

U.S. DOT#: 385645

Number of Vehicles: 27
Number of Drivers: 28
Number of Inspections: 46

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 09/27/2024 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 06/18/1992)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	22.5	21.4
Driver	2.3	6.0
Hazmat		4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 09/27/2024 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	No
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
0.29 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.12 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: 33.9 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 46 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 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: 46 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 46 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: 35


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

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
391.11B5-DNL	Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.45(b)	Expired medical examiner's certificate	2	0	1	Driver Fitness
393.104(b)	Damaged securement system/tiedowns	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.110(b)	Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo.	3	3	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a)	Axle positioning parts defective/missing	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a)	Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b)	CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c)	Damaged or discolored windshield	2	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)	Flat tire or fabric exposed	2	2	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.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.86(b)(1)	Rear Impact Guard Required - motor vehicle manufactured after 12/31/1952 (see exceptions)	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.87(a)	Warning flag required on projecting load	1	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	4	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 46


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

8/19/2024	MD4560000242	MD	1BD8303	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/14/2024	MD0296005746	MD	2ER2219	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/13/2024	MD2141006480	MD	1BD8302	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.87(a) Warning flag required on projecting load (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
7/29/2024	DE0398000672	DE	840F56	MD	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)
6/14/2024	WVPSC1480295	WV	3CL8176	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.						4
6/12/2024	MD5044001939	MD	2DN1427	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns						1
5/30/2024	MD5060000260	MD	6CR2816	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/8/2024	DE1115000400	DE	840F56	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/17/2024	MD5046001225	MD	7CA8827	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
3/25/2024	MD0295006389	MD	3ET4644	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/12/2024	MD0217003796	MD	2DX5665	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/5/2024	MD2109005617	MD	856F82	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
3/4/2024	DC3995001959	DC	1EC9034	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.						2
2/21/2024	MD0310003105	MD	1DL6320	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/6/2024	MD0266004797	MD	7DY8436	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/31/2024	MD0228006709	MD	4ES1683	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/21/2023	MD2109005512	MD	1EC9033	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/20/2023	MD2392000136	MD	4BR2372	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/14/2023	MD0278005187	MD	7DD2694	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/7/2023	MD0290005300	MD	3CL8176	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/23/2023	MD2274003425	MD	7DD2694	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
10/16/2023	MD0296005290	MD	9DE2856	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/27/2023	MD0298004266	MD	4ES1683	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.86(b)(1) Rear Impact Guard Required - motor vehicle manufactured after 12/31/1952 (see exceptions)						2
4/14/2023	VA9138000935	VA	6CR2816	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/14/2023	VA9138000936	VA	4BR2372	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/22/2023	MD0296004832	MD	1DL6320	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/15/2023	MD3239001622	MD	2BP2075	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
2/23/2023	MD0296004760	MD	6CR2816	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/23/2023	MD0310002135	MD	1DL6320	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
1/6/2023	MD0240004447	MD	7DD2694	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/4/2023	MD3230005484	MD	821F98	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/21/2022	VA8754002750	VA	2ER2219	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate						1
12/19/2022	MD3230005453	MD	5EX1804	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/6/2022	MD0240004381	MD	5EX1804	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/22/2022	VA4430007921	VA	4ES1683	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/18/2022	MD0307000101	MD	3CL8176	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
11/17/2022	MD0231000555	MD	4BR2372	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored						1
11/15/2022	MD3095003636	MD	821F98	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
11/14/2022	MD2310004383	MD	397E52	MD	OTHER		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B5-DNL Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated. (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/12/2022	MD2346000898	MD	821F98	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
10/4/2022	MD5535000215	MD	5EX1804	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/30/2022	MD2311005216	MD	4ES1683	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.						4
9/27/2022	MD5569000158	MD	9DE2838	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/23/2022	MD2512004958	MD	7DD2694	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
9/15/2022	MD0278004479	MD	2DN1427	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/12/2022	MD2395000603	MD	3CL8176	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1

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: 4/19/2012 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 46
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 26
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 20
Total Crashes* : 0

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Enforcement Cases

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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: 4/19/2012 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 46 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 26 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 20	Total Crashes: 0*
4/19/2012 (Non-Ratable Review) 4/9/1992 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 46 2.2% Vehicle Inspections 41 22.0% 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 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.

33.9 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 26.3 Average Power Units × 1.2884 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.

26.3 Average Power Units = 27 Current Power Units + 26 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 26 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: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 385645 = 88% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
25,768 VMT per Average Power Unit = 678,497 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 26.3 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	1.2884 = 25,768 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 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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