DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC
- 9853
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2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 - 487
- 658
- 1,630
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 01/20/2021 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 6.7 | 20.7 |
| Driver | 0.9 | 5.1 |
| Hazmat | 2.8 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 01/20/2021 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-139496 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-139496 |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 18, 2020
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.18
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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This graph displays a carrier’s measure based on 24 months of on-road performance. Zero indicates the best performance. To see how the measure is calculated click here. To see how the measure relates to percentile click here. Expand for more information.
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| Jul 31 2020 | Aug 28 2020 | Sep 25 2020 | Oct 30 2020 | Nov 27 2020 | Dec 18 2020 | |
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| Measure | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.16 | 1.18 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 422
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 59 | 3 | 2 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 31 | 7 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 26 | 12 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 24 | 24 | 8 |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 16 | 5 | 7 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.75(h) | Tire underinflated | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | No / insufficient warning devices | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.25(e) | Lamp not steady burning | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.83(a) | Exhaust system location | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.50(d) | No/Defective air reservoir drain valve | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70 | Fifth wheel | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 1,508
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,824 | 2,628 | 3,119 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance 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.
- 9/2/1988 (Safety Review)
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1,630
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*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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