Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 459393)

ASHLAND SPECIALTY CO LLC

U.S. DOT#: 459393

Number of Vehicles: 10
Number of Drivers: 8
Number of Inspections: 40

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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
0.70 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.37 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.01 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 19.9 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 40 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 36 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 16 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 40 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 40 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: 39


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16B-DPASS	Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
391.41A-MCPC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.7(a)	Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	2	1	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	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.
393.47(a)	Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition	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.
393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55(b)	ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(4)	Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c)	Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.81-H	Horn - Inoperative or defective	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.82-SM	Speedometer - Inoperative or defective	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL	Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	4	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	2	2	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSLIW	Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 40


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

5/5/2026	KY4286010213	KY	A5G969	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/30/2026	KYCV42033401	KY	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured						1
4/21/2026	KYCV41758542	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/9/2026	KYCV43705348	KY	3136854	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/2/2026	KYCV44713551	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
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)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
3/23/2026	KYCV44861368	KY	3802722	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/2/2026	KYCV44713477	KY	3260704	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
2/16/2026	KYCV43485000	KY	3238955	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/23/2026	WVPSC1590325	WV	A5G969	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
1/13/2026	KYCV44861224	KY	3136854	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
1/7/2026	KYCV41758184	KY	3266976	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/16/2025	KYCV43484906	KY	3136854	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
10/28/2025	KYCV41757968	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/9/2025	KYCV44880737	KY	3238955	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
9/25/2025	KYCV44930063	KY	937237	PA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/25/2025	KYCV44713330	KY	962573	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/11/2025	KYM840000215	KY	3238955	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection						4
9/4/2025	KYCV42866672	KY	323895	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/29/2025	WVPSC1550258	WV	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
7/14/2025	WVPSC0410924	WV	962573	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative						6
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
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
7/9/2025	KYCV44713209	KY	3136854	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/15/2025	KYS199001959	KY	3604109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/30/2025	KYCV44860667	KY	3604109	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/30/2025	WVPSC1501040	WV	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.82-SM Speedometer - Inoperative or defective						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
3/3/2025	KYCV43484494	KY	3238955	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/5/2025	KYCV44712740	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/4/2024	KYS205999877	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/3/2024	KYCV44860373	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
11/26/2024	KYCV43888040	KY	3260704	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/7/2024	KYCV43704132	KY	3260704	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/7/2024	KYS199001384	KY	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
10/30/2024	KYS221000152	KY	962573	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
10/23/2024	WVPSC1530573	WV	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/2/2024	KYCV43484176	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/29/2024	KYCV43743007	KY	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/28/2024	WVPSC1460386	WV	B7H318	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective						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
6/10/2024	KYS199000960	KY	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
5/31/2024	WVPSC1480268	WV	2831772	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/24/2024	OH3293012703	OH	3238955	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/16/2024	KYCV44126157	KY	886535	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-HWSLIW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
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)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(b) ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)

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: 3


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)

5/8/2026	WV0202609738	WV	A5G969	KY	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
2/27/2026	KY0073300348	KY	3238955	IN	0	2	Yes	No	2	3	6
11/20/2024	WV202425961A	WV	886535	KY	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: 4/21/2016 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 40
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 24
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 16
Total Crashes* : 3

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 06/21/2026 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: 4/21/2016 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 40 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 24 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 16	Total Crashes: 3*
4/21/2016 (Non-Ratable Review) 1/23/2015 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 40 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 36 13.9% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 2

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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.

19.9 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 10 Average Power Units × 1.992 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.

10 Average Power Units = 10 Current Power Units + 10 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 10 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# 459393 = 100% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
39,840 VMT per Average Power Unit = 398,400 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 10 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	1.992 = 39,840 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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