A Better Way Moving and Storage

4719 West Vernal Pike, Indianapolis, IN

DOT 1886253

Need reliable moving services? A Better Way Moving & Storage is the answer! They’ve been helping people move in Bloomington, IN, for more than 21 years now. Their team is professional, efficient, and ready to take the headache out of your move... and without any Advil! Whether it’s a home or a business, they handle everything from start to finish. And the best part? They’re fully licensed and insured, so you can relax knowing you’re in good hands. A Better Way Moving & Storage works Monday through Saturday to fit your schedule. They offer local and long-distance moves, and they’ve got the experience to handle fragile items and heavy furniture alike. If you need help with packing, they’ve got all the supplies and know-how to keep your stuff safe. Their goal is to make sure everything arrives in perfect condition. With a membership in the Better Business Bureau and the title of Bloomington’s Best Movers, you can trust A Better Way Moving & Storage to get the job done right. Whether it’s a small apartment or a big office, they’ve got it covered. Give them a call, and let them make your next move easy and worry-free!
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Office location

4719 West Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN, USA

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FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 15 years (First Registered in May. 2009)

Last Report Filed: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name
a better way transportation llc
DOT Number
1886253
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
randy j. brown

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Safety Information

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

Performance measures

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

Unsafe driving
Total Violations
Driver hours of service
No OOS Violations
OOS Violations
Driver Fitness
Vehicle Maintenance
What does this mean?
The chart highlights five key safety measures used to assess and improve operational safety in transportation.
Total Violations: The total number of violations recorded, including both Out of Service (OOS) and non-OOS violations.
Out of Service (OOS) Violations: Violations serious enough to temporarily prohibit a driver or vehicle from operating until the condition is corrected.
Non-OOS Violations: Violations that are documented but do not require immediate cessation of operations.
Driver Fitness: Violations related to driver qualifications, including medical certificates, CDL requirements, and proper documentation.
Unsafe Driving: Operating violations such as speeding, improper lane changes, and failure to obey traffic control devices.
Hours of Service: Violations of driving time limitations and required rest periods to prevent driver fatigue.
Vehicle Maintenance: Violations related to vehicle condition, including brakes, lights, cargo securement, and other mechanical issues.
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.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Crash Rate

0

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle
100% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

45,791

Filled:
29/02/2024

Driver Satistics

9

Total Drivers

2

CDL (22.2%)

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

8

Trucks

8

Power Units

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for interstate and intrastate routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Cross-State:
9

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances categorized by interstate (cross-State) and intrastate (in-State) operations to optimize planning.

Fleet

Essential insights into the composition and reach of the driver workforce.

Fleet Information

Fleet Size: D

Breakdown of fleet composition, including owned and leased vehicles, to assess operational capacity.

Inspections

Report #
State
Date↓
Driver Violations
Vehicle Violations
Unsafe Driving
Driver Fatigue
Substances/Alcohol
Vehicle Maint.
1680000079US2024-10-09000000
2171001963MD2024-06-18000002
7230000137AR2024-06-05010001
1848001357MD2024-01-04000000
7407001732IN2023-07-11000000
4664004132IN2023-06-28000000
000TT8CJ51IA2023-05-18000000
6690004886IN2022-11-10000000
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Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2023)

41

Total Inspections

19

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

1

8% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

1

9% Higher

than national average.

Inspection Map
Visualization of inspection data across the United States.

Violations

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
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Violations per 100K miles

57

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

26

108% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
IN090370591202-DEC-20IN00YA407698

Amount of Crashes

1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

0

Number of Tows

1

Tow Rate:
100.0%
Number of fatalities per year
Number of injuries per year

Incidents by season

Incidents by weather condition

Incidents by road surface condition

Incidents by light condition

Crash Map
Visualization of crashes data across the United States.