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A Better Tripp Moving & Storage

5400 Mitchelldale St, Ste B1, Houston, TX, 77092

DOT 679167

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E-Mail
moving@abettertripp.com
Phone Number
7132668348

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Company information

A Better Tripp Moving & Storage is a moving company that has won many awards and is available six days a week in plenty of locations. David Tripp is the visionary man behind this business. He has 20 years of impressive experience in the field. For 16 years, David worked on getting better before starting his solo journey. David is known as one of the best movers in Houston. Both happy customers and famous van lines have praised his skills in both small cross-country moves and long-distance moves. The workers at A Better Tripp are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and they are proud to have received praise from well-known websites like BBB and Angies List.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 28 years - First Registered in Mar. 1997

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

a better tripp moving & storage company

DOT Number

679167

Registration Date

03/04/1997

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/12/2024

Added Date

03/04/1997

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

william cornejo

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

1,232,611

Filled: 07/12/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

7

Total Drivers

2

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

6

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

S

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 Tripp Moving & Storage

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).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

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

3977004119

2024-05-07

FL

0

0

0

0

0

0

XC19360043

2024-01-11

AZ

0

0

0

0

0

0

TBLW003466

2023-12-12

TN

0

0

0

0

0

0

D750001197

2023-12-07

AR

0

0

0

0

0

0

CV43852993

2023-09-04

KY

0

0

0

0

0

0

0241001526

2023-08-16

CO

0

0

0

0

0

0

2201C00007

2023-07-26

MD

0

0

0

0

0

1

4390N2HBLH

2023-03-30

NM

1

0

0

0

1

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

31

Total Inspections

3

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

2023-07-26

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Damaged or discolored windshield

2023-07-26

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield - Damaged or Discolored

2023-07-26

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield - Damaged or Discolored

2023-07-26

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Damaged or discolored windshield

2023-03-30

Controlled Substances - AlcoholYes

Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

2023-03-30

Controlled Substances - AlcoholYes

Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

2023-03-30

Controlled Substances - AlcoholYes

Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

2023-03-30

Controlled Substances - AlcoholYes

Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Violations

63

Total Violations

5

Violations per 100k miles

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