Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 446588)

ALABAMA THRIFT STORES INC

DBA: AMERICAS THRIFT STORES INC

U.S. DOT#: 446588

Address: 1900 CRESTWODD BLVD SUITE 302
IRONDALE, AL 35210
Number of Vehicles: 71
Number of Drivers: 71
Number of Inspections: 71

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026

On-Road Performance
2.84 Measure	Not Public	0.18 Measure	3.55 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.13 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 18 Safety Event Group: 9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 107.9 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 70 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 32 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 9 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 70 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 70 with Driver Fitness Violations: 4 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: 48


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
392.16AD	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.16B-DPASS	Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-INAT	Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT	Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8	Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(a)	HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
391.41A-MCPC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.	2	1	1	Driver Fitness
391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.	2	2	1	Driver Fitness
393.11A1-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp missing	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSLM	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LTSM	Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.43A-TPV	Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve	1	1	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.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination	1	1	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 71


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

7/28/2026	MS1009011825	MS	3173458	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/20/2026	MS6606172962	MS	44A5PTO	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/29/2026	MS7647001058	MS	1230824	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
6/18/2026	GA1394001432	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
5/29/2026	TNI01R960733	TN	3417394	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
5/21/2026	GA1476000076	GA	3355104	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
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: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
5/21/2026	GA1404000909	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
5/14/2026	AL1245001989	AL	3173458	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/9/2026	GA1363001387	GA	3395029	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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
5/7/2026	GA1415001819	GA	3648494	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/15/2026	FL3142000066	FL	3000084	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/13/2026	MSN505000576	MS	3000093	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/25/2026	GA1394001311	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
3/16/2026	MS1009011699	MS	52ABAAA	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/11/2026	FL3142000024	FL	3889900	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/6/2026	TNI3A0760084	TN	3626033	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/25/2026	AL1511004944	AL	3116653	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/25/2026	GA1265001339	GA	GAR590	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/18/2026	TNI038E70098	TN	AJB702	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
2/12/2026	MSMC00480989	MS	1230824	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/28/2026	TNI033AG2817	TN	3445183	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/13/2026	FL3706008955	FL	3753109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/7/2026	TNI01R980094	TN	3774800	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
12/31/2025	GA1391001125	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LSLM Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing						6
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LTSM Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report						4
12/26/2025	GA0363000204	GA	3355104	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
12/24/2025	GA1384001293	GA	3395029	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving						5
11/19/2025	LALADYS06462	LA	3417395	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/17/2025	GA1428001445	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LTSM Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
11/3/2025	GA1438001348	GA	2994534	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/29/2025	TNI3A0861814	TN	3417394	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/14/2025	TNI033700382	TN	H435702	TN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
10/7/2025	MS1032015330	MS	3173458	IL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/1/2025	AL1675001298	AL	3116653	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
10/1/2025	FL3701006871	FL	3753109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/22/2025	MS7641151556	MS	1224653	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
9/4/2025	GA1458000218	GA	3355047	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
9/2/2025	MS1026012547	MS	3173458	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
8/12/2025	GA1265001241	GA	GAR591	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/1/2025	GA1255001156	GA	XUB196	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
7/9/2025	AL2100004149	AL	1222159	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						1
7/8/2025	GA1356001247	GA	35550594	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
7/1/2025	AL1285009663	AL	QJTV98	FL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/30/2025	SC0380001162	SC	GAR590	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/25/2025	GA1420000948	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/12/2025	GA1412000884	GA	GMY240	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/22/2025	TNI033HN0196	TN	H476378	TN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/15/2025	GA1420000874	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16B-DPASS Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.						7
5/14/2025	AL1438002194	AL	2619184	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
5/14/2025	FL3977005002	FL	3761490	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/17/2025	GA1260000814	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
4/10/2025	GA1420000798	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/4/2025	AL1082004214	AL	3626033	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr						1
4/2/2025	ALZRCV004159	AL	2683590	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/1/2025	ALJSBH009682	AL	3116653	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/24/2025	MS7639001710	MS	2619184	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/12/2025	GA0102000129	GA	GAR590	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/19/2025	ALMLCV010377	AL	3116653	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/4/2025	KYCV44810556	KY	2845325	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/27/2025	TNI036E40245	TN	H474839	TN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
1/3/2025	GA1255000724	GA	XUB196	GA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
12/30/2024	AL2113001533	AL	3417394	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)						1
12/30/2024	GA1428000741	GA	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/17/2024	GA1452000205	GA	3136785	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone						10
12/3/2024	GA1417000568	GA	3395029	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/8/2024	TNI3A0370032	TN	3116993	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/4/2024	GA1442000543	GA	848552	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/30/2024	AL1925000836	AL	3116653	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/27/2024	ALCWMC002535	AL	2994535	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/9/2024	MS1032013435	MS	3173458	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/13/2024	MS6647018662	MS	2624560	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/7/2024	ALZRCV003641	AL	3417394	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7

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: 4


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)

12/1/2025	SC0025304259	SC	3626033	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
8/20/2025	AL0005687043	AL	3138558	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
8/4/2025	AL0005680476	AL	3381795	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
2/14/2025	TN0400220270	TN	H465616	TN	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: 7/24/2001 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 71
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 41
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 30
Total Crashes* : 4

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Summary of Activities (as of 7/31/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 7/24/2001 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 71 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 41 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 30	Total Crashes: 4*
7/24/2001 (Compliance Review) 11/2/2000 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 70 5.7% Vehicle Inspections 32 12.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 4

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 7/31/2026, 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.

107.9 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 71 Average Power Units × 1.5197 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.

71 Average Power Units = 71 Current Power Units + 71 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 71 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# 446588 = 92% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
30,394 VMT per Average Power Unit = 2,158,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 71 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	1.5197 = 30,394 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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