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SMS BASIC percentiles
Categorical federal safety percentiles from the FMCSA Safety Measurement System (higher percentile = worse).
UNSAFE DRIVING 73%
HOS COMPLIANCE 98%
VEHICLE MAINT 80%
CTRL SUBSTANCES 95%
CRASH INDICATOR —
DRIVER FITNESS 66%
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC percentiles.
Why this carrier's record matters for your case
H & B Truck Lines Inc (USDOT 2,143,167) operates a fleet of 6 power units with a documented history of 2 reportable crashes.
In collisions involving commercial freight carriers, federal compliance records—including ELD data and maintenance logs—are critical evidence that must be legally frozen before they are routinely overwritten.
Data source: FMCSA public records; metrics last computed on June 7, 2026.
Crash record · 5-year sustained pattern
Total crashes
2
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Last incident: 3 months ago
1 fatal crash on record; 2 total crashes over ~2 years (FMCSA MCMIS Crash File).
Night-driving crash pattern
Night-driving analysis: insufficient crash sample (N < 5).
Pattern detection requires at least 5 documented crashes in the past 5-year window.
Source: FMCSA MCMIS Crash File · Computed 2026-06-07 · Stale
This summary reflects this carrier's federal safety record. It does not predict future outcomes and is not legal advice or evidence of liability. See methodology.
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Recent severe & fatal incidents
Recent severe & fatal incidents — H & B Truck Lines Inc
A subset of this carrier's trailing-24-month federal record — the most severe incidents only, not a total. Swipe to scan; each card links to FMCSA SAFER.
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| Date | State | Severity | Injuries | Tow-Away | FMCSA Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | CA | Property damage | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
Aug 1, 2025
- State
- CA
- Severity
- Property damage
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Crash File. Each crash record is individually verifiable via FMCSA SAFER.
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