When I add up the total of my driver, vehicle, and hazmat inspections, why don they equal my total inspection count in the Safety Measurement System (SMS)?
The SMS categorizes inspections into three types: driver, vehicle, and hazmat inspections. The driver inspection examines driver issues and is associated with the following Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs): Unsafe Driving, Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service), Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol. The vehicle inspection relates to the following two BASICs: Vehicle Maintenance and Cargo-Related. Hazmat inspections could impact any of the BASICs. During a roadside inspection, a truck can receive a driver inspection, vehicle inspection, and/or a hazmat inspection. The total inspections will not necessarily equal the total of vehicle + driver + hazmat inspections.
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