Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 498086)

QIN'S BUFFALO LLC

DBA: QUEEN FOODS

U.S. DOT#: 498086

Address: 844 S 14TH STREET
KANSAS CITY, KS 66105
Number of Vehicles: 24
Number of Drivers: 15
Number of Inspections: 36

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 03/13/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

CONDITIONAL

(Rating Date: 04/23/2024)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	8.7	21.4
Driver	17.1	6.0
Hazmat		4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 03/13/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-1036977
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 February 28, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.74 Measure	Not Public	0.16 Measure	2.65 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.94 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 32.3 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 35 with HOS Compliance Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 24 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 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: 6 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 35


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.82(a)1	Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H2	Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8A-NON-ELD	No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	4	4	8	Driver Fitness
383.71H	Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
391.11B5-DNL	Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41(a)(1)	Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
392.7(a)	Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.100C-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.201(a)	Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.201(b)	Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a)	Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47D2-BLTBD	Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness.	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.
393.55(d)(2)	CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60E	Windshield - Obstructed.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.67(c)(7)	Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing	1	0	1	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.
393.95(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-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - 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.	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.
396.5(b)	Oil and/or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 36


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

2/25/2025	IL4038540557	IL	250487	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/21/2025	KSHP01361486	KS	240783	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/11/2025	IA000P15JPF7	IA	198689	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
12/30/2024	KSHP01640183	KS	190160	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/23/2024	KSHP01640179	KS	190160	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
12/20/2024	IA000P15JPC9	IA	250487	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/19/2024	KSPD83750252	KS	218554	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
11/11/2024	MO0399000160	MO	250487	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/22/2024	IA000P15JP4D	IA	250486	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.67(c)(7) Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
10/8/2024	MOW047005033	MO	198837	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/8/2024	IL4068730227	IL	202020	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/25/2024	NET011000070	NE	202020	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/5/2024	MOW032000722	MO	202020	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.71H Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60E Windshield - Obstructed						1
8/29/2024	MOW047004989	MO	251604	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/26/2024	MO5145000205	MO	109168	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
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: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47D2-BLTBD Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
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)
8/1/2024	MOW047004940	MO	251604	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/14/2024	IA000P165X4L	IA	198697	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/4/2024	MO3512000314	MO	192004	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
4/3/2024	MO4859000137	MO	198694	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/20/2024	MOW185005770	MO	3522863	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/15/2024	IA000P15JNFR	IA	202020	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/1/2024	KSHP05170187	KS	189752	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/8/2023	KSHP20450662	KS	198837	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/13/2023	MO5145000060	MO	190170	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
8/17/2023	MOA3WB004372	MO	198837	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/16/2023	MOW150005468	MO	218554	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/25/2023	MOW222005194	MO	218923	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/16/2023	MOAT04003823	MO	240783	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
6/22/2023	KSHP01030413	KS	198837	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H2 Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet						1
5/16/2023	IA000TT85FPX	IA	198694	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV						10
5/16/2023	KSHP93424291	KS	190166	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201(b) Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing						2
5/9/2023	KSHP03000083	KS	198837	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/17/2023	MOW095001247	MO	190169	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak						3
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)
4/4/2023	MO00K5016584	MO	190165	KS	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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)
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41(a)(1) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history						1
3/27/2023	KSHP04140406	KS	190169	KS	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection						4
3/7/2023	MOW047004323	MO	198694	KS	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: 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)

8/14/2024	NE0224031935	NE	251604	KS	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
6/21/2024	IA2401428552	IA	251604	KS	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
4/3/2024	MO0000107129	MO	198694	KS	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 3

Investigation Date	Investigation	Violation	Description	BASIC
3/8/2024	Compliance Review	395.8(k)(1)	Failing to preserve driver's record of duty status for 6 months	HOS Compliance
3/8/2024	Compliance Review	383.37(a)	Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee to operate a CMV during any period in which the driver does not have a current CLP or CDL or does not have a CLP or CDL with the proper class or endorsements. An employer may not use a driver to operate a CMV who violates any restriction on the driver's CLP or CDL	Driver Fitness
3/8/2024	Compliance Review	391.51(b)(2)	Failing to maintain inquiries into driver's driving record in driver's qualification file	Driver Fitness

Summary of Activities

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

Most Recent Investigation: 3/8/2024 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 36
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 20
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 16
Total Crashes* : 3

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Acute/Critical violations citied within last 12 months from investigation. Acute/Critical Violations cited within last 12 months from an investigation.

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 03/13/2025 updated monthly from FMCSA )

Closed Date Case #
10/10/2024 KS-2024-0024-US1901
4/7/2021 KS-2020-0026-KS2045

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Summary of Activities (as of 2/28/2025, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 3/8/2024 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 36 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 20 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 16	Total Crashes: 3*
3/8/2024 (Compliance Review) 2/5/2021 (Compliance Review) 10/25/2018 (Compliance Review) 2/16/2016 (Non-Ratable Review) 8/31/2011 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 35 17.1% Vehicle Inspections 24 8.3% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 3

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 2/28/2025, 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.

32.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 23 Average Power Units × 1.4059 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.

23 Average Power Units = 24 Current Power Units + 24 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 21 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

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# 498086 = 95% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
28,118 VMT per Average Power Unit = 646,731 VMT From Investigation (MCS-151) ÷ 23 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	1.4059 = 28,118 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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