Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 906242)

WILLOW EXPRESS LTD

U.S. DOT#: 906242

Address: 1162 EAST MAIN STREET
MELROSE, MN 56352
Number of Vehicles: 38
Number of Drivers: 38
Number of Inspections: 55

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

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

On-Road Performance
1.39 Measure	Not Public	0.18 Measure	6.21 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 44.5 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 55 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 20 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 14 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 55 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 55 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 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: 41


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely	3	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	4	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	4	0	7	Unsafe Driving
395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24C2II	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.28-WS-6	Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d)	Brake connections with leaks or constrictions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on	4	4	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9B-LRLIWR	Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	2	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 55


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

4/17/2026	IA000P12J09N	IA	FP5738	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
3/27/2026	WI2830000900	WI	PZB1882	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.						6
3/21/2026	AL1928004227	AL	PAT0478T	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/5/2026	KSHP01870322	KS	PZB6996	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/3/2026	MN1667000767	MN	PZB6934	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/28/2026	KYL716000678	KY	PZB0831	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a						1
2/17/2026	IL5002550078	IL	PAT0477	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/11/2026	NDTR57007435	ND	PAT0478	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/23/2026	MTU716901410	MT	PZB0831	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
1/20/2026	SDMC58400540	SD	PZB6936	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/15/2026	MN1665001275	MN	PZB8559	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
1/7/2026	WI2624004365	WI	PZA5137	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
1/2/2026	MN1618000780	MN	PZB0445	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/21/2025	IL4127700091	IL	PZB3633	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/16/2025	MN1644001083	MN	PZB1882	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/9/2025	MOW109004983	MO	FP5738	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
9/4/2025	NET557001794	NE	PZA4300	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/14/2025	SD5470003189	SD	TEMP	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/7/2025	IA000P13X60W	IA	PZB0445	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
6/19/2025	MN0586000496	MN	PZB3633	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/2/2025	IA000P15NDQD	IA	PAT0478	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
4/20/2025	UT25TY001370	UT	PA56592	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
4/8/2025	MN1618000457	MN	PAS3982	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/30/2025	IL4039450344	IL	PAT0478	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/24/2025	NDTR88007229	ND	PAT0477	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
3/14/2025	SD5470002611	SD	PAT0478	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/27/2025	WI2466009303	WI	PZA5388	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
2/21/2025	MN1618000410	MN	6892PRA	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/20/2025	MN0548000541	MN	PZB1411	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
2/17/2025	WI2457001073	WI	PZB0831	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/13/2025	WI2653005967	WI	PZA5137	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
2/11/2025	MN0051000399	MN	FP5738	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
2/7/2025	SD5370002620	SD	PAT2610	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/31/2025	WI2406001418	WI	PAP3231	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
1/12/2025	MTU262200827	MT	PZB0831	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/15/2024	UT25TY001223	UT	PAT0477	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/21/2024	NET025001513	NE	PZA6302	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/12/2024	MTU748400754	MT	PAR2136	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/6/2024	SD5290002182	SD	PZB0830	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/30/2024	NDTR58000838	ND	PZA3934	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/16/2024	NDHP25000244	ND	PAS4546	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/10/2024	MN0699000031	MN	6892PRA	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/25/2024	IN9108000636	IN	PZB1924	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
9/24/2024	IN6818001572	IN	6892PRA	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
8/29/2024	IN7583002435	IN	PZB1924	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
8/28/2024	MTU770600434	MT	PAS6592	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
8/13/2024	IA000P12Q761	IA	TMP0KD607	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24C2II Driver failed to manually add the trailer number						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
8/5/2024	AL1822000254	AL	PZA5137	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/25/2024	WI2406001158	WI	PAT2610	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.28-WS-6 Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
7/9/2024	MN0546000256	MN	PZA5388	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
7/5/2024	MN0263000209	MN	PZA6302	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
7/2/2024	WI2431004052	WI	PAU6874	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9B-LRLIWR Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
6/12/2024	IL4182150102	IL	PZA5137	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/6/2024	MN0107000114	MN	PAR3788	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/1/2024	MN1665000079	MN	PZA5388	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 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: 4/9/2019 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 55
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 29
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 26
Total Crashes* : 0

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Summary of Activities (as of 4/24/2026, updated monthly)

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

Most Recent Investigation: 4/9/2019 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 55 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 29 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 26	Total Crashes: 0*
4/9/2019 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/15/2016 (Non-Ratable Review) 11/20/2013 (Onsite Focused Investigation) 5/26/2011 (Onsite Focused Investigation) 12/17/2009 (Onsite Focused Investigation)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 55 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 20 25.0% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 4/24/2026, 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.

44.5 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 37.7 Average Power Units × 1.1814 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.

37.7 Average Power Units = 38 Current Power Units + 38 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 37 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# 906242 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
104,186 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,924,723 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 37.7 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	1.1814 = 1 + ( 104,186 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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