Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 3957083)

SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC

U.S. DOT#: 3957083

Number of Vehicles: 45
Number of Drivers: 28
Number of Inspections: 35

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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
1.04 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	0.96 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 36.3 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 35 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 33 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 8 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 35 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 35 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 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: 25


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT	Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB	Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.41-BNPB	Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75B-TF	Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
172.200A-HMSPSNSP	HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.516C6-HMPMC	HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter	2	0	5	HM Compliance
172.519D3-HMPMC	HM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination, a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and Placard Color Tolerance Chart (see 172.407(d)(4)).	1	0	5	HM Compliance
172.600C1-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available	1	0	3	HM Compliance
172.600C2-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information/telephone number immediately available for government agent	1	0	3	HM Compliance
173.24B1-HMBPMC	HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)	1	1	10	HM Compliance
177.817A-HMSP	HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.	1	1	3	HM Compliance
177.834A-HMC	HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation	1	1	10	HM Compliance
177.840G-HMHC	HM (Highway Carriage) - Liquid discharge valve not closed during the transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials	1	0	4	HM Compliance
178.337-13-HMP	HM (Packaging) - MC 331 supports and anchoring	1	0	8	HM Compliance
178.337-8A4II-HMP	HM (Packaging) - MC 331 remote closure device less than 3500 gallons.	1	0	8	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 35


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

4/29/2026	GA1400001199	GA	P947CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/10/2026	FL3248007465	FL	P699CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/3/2026	FL2242004168	FL	P544CP	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/26/2026	FL3226009364	FL	P952CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
HM Compliance Violation: 177.840G-HMHC HM (Highway Carriage) - Liquid discharge valve not closed during the transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials						4
12/30/2025	FL3842002586	FL	P699CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/23/2025	GA0158000468	GA	P784CP	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
HM Compliance Violation: 172.519D3-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination, a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and P						5
11/26/2025	GA1400000980	GA	P085CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
HM Compliance Violation: 178.337-13-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 331 supports and anchoring						8
11/3/2025	GA1458000360	GA	P949CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
9/9/2025	GA1366000271	GA	P949CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
9/4/2025	GA1375001803	GA	GLC642	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/27/2025	GA1223000628	GA	P949CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.						2
8/20/2025	GA1441001128	GA	P017CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HM Compliance Violation: 172.200A-HMSPSNSP HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper						3
HM Compliance Violation: 173.24B1-HMBPMC HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) (OOS)						10 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 172.600C2-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information/telephone number immediately available for government agent						3
HM Compliance Violation: 178.337-8A4II-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 331 remote closure device less than 3500 gallons.						8
7/15/2025	FL3181004023	FL	P083CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/12/2025	FL2242003914	FL	P699CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/5/2025	GA1224000063	GA	P784CP	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/22/2025	FL3221007135	FL	GBN802	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/22/2025	GA1400000592	GA	P085CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/13/2025	FL3034003120	FL	GBN802	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/29/2025	FL3248007428	FL	P016CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/4/2024	FL3034003092	FL	GCM290	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/20/2024	GA1400000410	GA	P945CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
11/4/2024	FL3181003989	FL	GCM295	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
10/31/2024	FL3034003080	FL	P544CP	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/20/2024	FL2703003430	FL	GCM295	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
9/19/2024	FL3221007090	FL	P016CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/27/2024	FL3221007077	FL	P016CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/9/2024	FL2703003326	FL	GIM444	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
6/18/2024	FL3221007062	FL	GCM289	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
6/5/2024	GA1328000218	GA	P085CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/3/2024	GA1382000301	GA	P085CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/30/2024	FL3221007053	FL	GCM290	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/30/2024	GA1317000210	GA	P084CM	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/17/2024	GA1317000182	GA	P953CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
5/16/2024	GA1400000226	GA	P950CL	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75B-TF Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
HM Compliance Violation: 177.834A-HMC HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde (OOS)						10 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 177.817A-HMSP HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 172.600C1-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available						3
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
5/15/2024	FL3221007050	FL	P016CM	GA	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: 5/8/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 35
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 21
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 14
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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Carrier Registration

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Inspection Selection System

For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 06/13/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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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: 5/8/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 35 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 21 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 14	Total Crashes: 0*
5/8/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 35 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 33 9.1% Placardable HM Inspections 27 7.4% % Placardable HM Inspections 81.8%	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.

36.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 36.3 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.

36.3 Average Power Units = 45 Current Power Units + 32 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 32 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# 3957083 = 100% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
9,951 VMT per Average Power Unit = 361,520 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 36.3 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 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

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.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

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