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A Better Moving

6640 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, CA 95608

DOT 528679

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E-Mail
abettermovers@gmail.com
Phone Number
+1 (916) 489-3322

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Company information

A Better Moving & Storage Co., Inc. is a trusted moving and storage company serving Sacramento, California, and beyond. From moving office and household goods to freight shipping, they specialize in handling various shipments, including LTL and 20' or 40' containers. They also ensure the safe transportation of goods across the street or continents with their expertise in packaging, crating, and palletizing. Established in 1979, they have evolved from a local business to a full-service moving company, providing comprehensive solutions for local and long-distance moves, as well as national and international shipping. Both their facilities in Carmichael and Sacramento are forever committed to delivering superior service and exceeding customer expectations.

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Company Profile

Years in Business: 32 years - First Registered in Jun. 1993

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 2 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name

a better moving and storage co inc

DOT Number

528679

Registration Date

06/30/1993

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/13/2023

Added Date

06/30/1993

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

ben mattingly

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2021)

85,000

Filled: 07/13/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

7

Total Drivers

7

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

4

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

U

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for A Better Moving

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

Out-of-State077

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

DRIVER VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS

SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS

NDLY005033

2022-07-22

CA

0

0

0

1

0

0

ND4P003464

2021-11-12

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDKS003435

2021-05-13

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDUW001087

2021-04-10

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

9398018518

2020-08-18

NV

1

0

0

0

0

0

NATH000178

2020-08-04

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

UDEX000579

2020-03-05

CA

0

0

1

0

0

0

A175950430

2019-04-10

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

8

Total Inspections

9

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

1

Failed Inspections

1

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2022-07-22

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Drivers record of duty status not current

2022-07-22

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Drivers record of duty status not current

2022-07-22

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Drivers record of duty status not current

2021-04-10

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inspection repair and maintenance of parts & accessories

2021-04-10

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inspection repair and maintenance of parts & accessories

2021-04-10

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inspection repair and maintenance of parts & accessories

2020-08-18

Driver FitnessYes

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE]

2020-08-18

Driver FitnessYes

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE]

Violations

11

Total Violations

13

Violations per 100k miles

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