Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 528036)

CAROLYN WOOD INC

DBA: THE TROPICAL CONNECTION

U.S. DOT#: 528036

Number of Vehicles: 13
Number of Drivers: 10
Number of Inspections: 49

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
0 Measure	Not Public	0.93 Measure	2.26 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.92 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 14 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 35 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 49 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with Driver Fitness Violations: 5 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: 30


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	3	3	8	Driver Fitness
383.71H	License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required	1	1	1	Driver Fitness
393.11A1-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.30-B	Battery - Not protected	1	0	3	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.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	3	3	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A3	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	4	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	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-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 49


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

8/20/2026	CAUD90001888	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub						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)
8/18/2026	CAND65011197	CA	3403696	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
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)
7/9/2026	CAUEZ0000004	CA	27888N2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
7/8/2026	CAUE7Q000919	CA	3403696	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/24/2026	ORAP40270874	OR	3403696	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
6/24/2026	CANC4I006365	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
6/11/2026	CANBJJ009928	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
5/20/2026	CAUCQO004587	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/13/2026	CAUF2W001866	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		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)
5/12/2026	CANFEF001485	CA	3139713	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/7/2026	CANCVH007819	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
4/21/2026	CANEKW004785	CA	3261687	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2026	CAUCQO004463	CA	27888N2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
3/26/2026	CANAFA008441	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.30-B Battery - Not protected						3
3/19/2026	CAUD90001744	CA	27888N2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
2/23/2026	CANCSV007768	CA	76128Z3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/12/2026	CAUEFO001151	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/5/2025	CANFRH000216	CA	49238M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/18/2025	CAUE28004857	CA	3139713	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/13/2025	AZ1012401426	AZ	3261687	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/29/2025	CAUCQO004054	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/28/2025	CAUEAR005636	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5-HL Hubs - Leaking hub						2
10/21/2025	CAUE28004772	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/15/2025	CAUCJ1000156	CA	29636K2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/9/2025	CAUEDY000525	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/8/2025	US2007000027	US	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
8/5/2025	CANCVH007166	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
8/5/2025	CANFL6000104	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/22/2025	CANB6F007092	CA	3139714	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.71H License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
7/18/2025	CANB6F007074	CA	3403696	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/11/2025	CAUCK3003968	CA	29636K2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/24/2025	CAUCQ2000268	CA	29636K2	CA	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)
6/13/2025	CAUCK3003869	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/30/2025	CANCSV006925	CA	76135Z3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing						2
3/27/2025	AZXF05950123	AZ	3261687	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2025	UT25MD001676	UT	3403696	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/11/2025	CANCEB007900	CA	3139713	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
3/11/2025	CANCPN006408	CA	3139713	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/21/2025	CAUCQO003444	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/10/2025	CANE02005216	CA	3139714	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
1/31/2025	CANCSV006663	CA	49234M3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
1/30/2025	CANCSV006656	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
12/12/2024	CANB6F006221	CA	76128Z3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/5/2024	CANB6F006182	CA	40495U3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/22/2024	CANB6F006157	CA	29636K2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/15/2024	CAUGPK000200	CA	29636K2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/14/2024	CANB6F006122	CA	27888N2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/11/2024	CANCG8004086	CA	23388C2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/29/2024	CANB6F005828	CA	29636K2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (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: 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:
Total Inspections: 49
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 29
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 20
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.
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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 09/27/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

Tools/Resources

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

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 49 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 29 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 20	Total Crashes: 0*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 49 12.2% Vehicle Inspections 35 14.3% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway 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.

Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 8/28/2026, 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.

14 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 13.3 Average Power Units × 1.0503 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.

13.3 Average Power Units = 13 Current Power Units + 13 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 14 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# 528036 = 69% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
21,005 VMT per Average Power Unit = 280,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 13.3 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	1.0503 = 21,005 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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