Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 43838)

SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC

DBA: SORENSON TRANSPORT CO INC

U.S. DOT#: 43838

Address: 632 NW CALIFORNIA ST
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
Number of Vehicles: 55
Number of Drivers: 48
Number of Inspections: 109

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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
1.01 Measure	Not Public	0.01 Measure	1.10 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.05 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 6 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 56.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 111 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 88 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 20 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 111 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 111 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 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

392.2LV	Lane Restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLILC	State/Local Laws - Improper lane change	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	2	0	7	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	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.11A1-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSRIGRR	Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STGBL	Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.45	Brake tubing and hose adequacy	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCLMAD	Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55A-B	Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A2-TAOTLM	Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth	1	0	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	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	1	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.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV	Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.5(a)	Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 109


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

5/2/2026	CAUF6O000352	CA	RP05133	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/2/2026	CANETE004078	CA	RP05133	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.209D-STGBL Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
5/2/2026	CANC0J008547	CA	RP16592	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/28/2026	WA2174000911	WA	91625RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/22/2026	CANBTJ008746	CA	RP27281	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/9/2026	CANCV6009732	CA	RP25849	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2026	CANBTJ008663	CA	RP19701	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2026	CANBTJ008662	CA	RP16864	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/1/2026	CANCU6005968	CA	RP16591	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/1/2026	CANCV6009682	CA	RP20145	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/28/2026	CANETE003874	CA	RP02173	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/28/2026	CANETE003879	CA	RP19702	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/26/2026	ORAW08230252	OR	RP19703	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
3/22/2026	CANCT2008728	CA	RP19702	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/21/2026	CANELC005014	CA	RP02173	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/18/2026	CAUDFU004806	CA	RP16864	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/14/2026	CANCT2008671	CA	RP25849	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/5/2026	WA2174000722	WA	98790RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/24/2026	CANCEB009357	CA	RP27549	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/24/2026	WA0935006926	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/7/2026	CANELC004831	CA	RP20146	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/5/2026	WA2184000008	WA	C37756U	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/22/2026	WAX768004409	WA	C11491T	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
1/17/2026	CANEZF003508	CA	RP16865	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/23/2025	CAN92M008166	CA	RP16864	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/17/2025	CAUHFM000101	CA	RP01689	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/3/2025	CANCU6005438	CA	RP16864	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/25/2025	CANEZF003189	CA	RP19702	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/25/2025	CANEZF003190	CA	RP16592	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/12/2025	WAX763000305	WA	D89383H	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/9/2025	CANETE003126	CA	84146RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/6/2025	CANFFX000999	CA	RP20145	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/14/2025	CANDZ5006137	CA	RP02173	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/9/2025	CANFD3000619	CA	RP20146	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/19/2025	CAND8Y001064	CA	78296RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
9/17/2025	CANFCT000938	CA	RP01689	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/15/2025	WA2086002267	WA	C11491T	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
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
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
9/5/2025	CANC20008137	CA	RP19701	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/26/2025	WA2117000767	WA	91625RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
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
8/19/2025	WA2030000742	WA	D14471G	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/19/2025	CANETE002663	CA	RP02174	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/13/2025	WA2082002280	WA	87721RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
8/6/2025	WA2112001078	WA	C74108P	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/1/2025	WA0848000410	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change						5
7/13/2025	CAUE9D000472	CA	RP16865	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
7/10/2025	CANCV6008325	CA	87721RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/9/2025	WA0879000299	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11B-CSRIGRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993						3
6/27/2025	CAND8Y000740	CA	RP16864	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
6/20/2025	CAUEIK000362	CA	RP05134	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/19/2025	WA2128000454	WA	C11491T	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
6/16/2025	WA2165000011	WA	92661RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/12/2025	WAX819007399	WA	77919RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/11/2025	CANDN9006180	CA	86902RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/7/2025	CANC0J007071	CA	77920RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/4/2025	CANDUF006652	CA	87720RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
5/31/2025	WA0039000266	WA	D14471G	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/29/2025	CAN92M007312	CA	RP05133	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/14/2025	WA2145000327	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
5/13/2025	US1616000157	US	C37756U	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
4/29/2025	WA2030000635	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/20/2025	CAUB4I004478	CA	84144RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/17/2025	WA1107000310	WA	C11491T	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve						4
4/5/2025	CANETE002005	CA	RP16863	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/2/2025	CANCU6004410	CA	RP19701	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/29/2025	CANCT2006939	CA	RP02173	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/27/2025	CANCV6008003	CA	RP05133	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/18/2025	CANCNK008630	CA	86903RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47A-BCLMAD Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.						4
3/16/2025	CAUDK7003787	CA	RP19702	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing						2
3/6/2025	WA2146000240	WA	85603RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
3/6/2025	CANCV6007923	CA	RP05134	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/4/2025	CANBGW007437	CA	83711RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/1/2025	CANETE001896	CA	RP09868	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/21/2025	WA2101000390	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/16/2025	NV7165028568	NV	77920RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/29/2025	CANEZF001738	CA	RP16505	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/27/2025	CAUD3Z004292	CA	RP16592	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/25/2025	CANEZF001724	CA	RP01691	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/21/2025	CANCV6007734	CA	RP16594	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/12/2025	CAUF73002528	CA	RP06858	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/31/2024	CAUDOQ004481	CA	87720RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/23/2024	WA2103000730	WA	D58668D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
12/17/2024	WA2063000864	WA	68058RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2024	CAUEXA002276	CA	87721RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
12/3/2024	CAUCSK000430	CA	77919RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/18/2024	ORAW43720048	OR	D58048D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing						2
11/14/2024	ORAP90170193	OR	RP12774	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/14/2024	ORAP42890199	OR	D580480D	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
10/21/2024	CAUED6001720	CA	84146RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/14/2024	CAUD89003323	CA	76375RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/10/2024	CAUD3Z004100	CA	76375RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/2/2024	CAN92M006490	CA	RP01690	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/2/2024	CANF9T000423	CA	91625RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/28/2024	CANETE001437	CA	RP16865	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/25/2024	CANEZF001239	CA	87721RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/18/2024	WAX761000766	WA	C41713M	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/14/2024	CANFAC000070	CA	86903RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/12/2024	CAN92M006399	CA	RP05134	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/10/2024	WA0865001392	WA	C41713M	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/21/2024	CAUED8000547	CA	86903RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
8/18/2024	CANCT2006170	CA	83710RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/27/2024	CANELC002310	CA	RP06858	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/23/2024	CANCU6003712	CA	RP02174	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/17/2024	CANF9T000087	CA	71933RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/17/2024	CAN92M006157	CA	83711RP	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/12/2024	CANEK3001018	CA	RP16593	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/10/2024	CAUCIJ000330	CA	83711RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
7/7/2024	CAUB4I004045	CA	84144RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/26/2024	CANCV6007018	CA	RP16592	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(a) Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated						3
6/26/2024	CAUE7U002610	CA	RP09868	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
6/12/2024	ORAP42930047	OR	RP16594	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/15/2024	CANBTJ005583	CA	78296RP	WA	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: 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)

11/7/2024	CA5252405966	CA	RP01690	WA	0	4	Yes	No	2	1	2
9/4/2024	CA0009641011	CA	RP01690	WA	1	0	No	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: 7/30/2009 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 109
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 82
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 27
Total Crashes* : 2

*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 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: 7/30/2009 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 109 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 82 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 27	Total Crashes: 2*
7/30/2009 (Compliance Review) 8/8/2002 (Compliance Review) 4/5/2002 (Compliance Review) 6/21/2000 (Compliance Review) 2/10/2000 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 109 0.9% Vehicle Inspections 86 4.7% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 1 Injury Crashes 1 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.

56.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 56.3 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.

56.3 Average Power Units = 55 Current Power Units + 60 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 54 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# 43838 = 81% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
61,248 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,450,125 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 56.3 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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