DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC
- 9853
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2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 - 466
- 658
- 1,647
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 01/19/2019 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 9.0 | 20.7 |
| Driver | 1.0 | 5.5 |
| Hazmat | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 01/19/2019 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 28, 2018
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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
1.46
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Jul 27 2018 | Aug 31 2018 | Sep 28 2018 | Oct 26 2018 | Nov 30 2018 | Dec 28 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.56 | 1.54 | 1.53 | 1.46 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 478
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts & accessories | 48 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 44 | 14 | 2 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 29 | 5 | 3 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 28 | 15 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 6 | 3 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.75(h) | Tire underinflated | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1DSCB | Center Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.24(c) | Improper Headlamp mounting | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.70(d)(8) | Improper safety chain attachment | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 1,451
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 2,169 | 2,596 | 3,801 | ||||||
*** 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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1,647
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- 396
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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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