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A Better Way Moving and Storage

DOT 1886253

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E-Mail
randy@abetterwaymovingandstorage.com
Phone Number
8123399995

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Company information

A Better Way Moving and Storage, founded in 2002 by Randy Brown and Merlin Hammer, is a family-owned business that provides professional and dependable moving services. The company swiftly expanded from Randy's garage, adding its first storage facility in 2003 and a dedicated packing crew. By 2005, they had acquired their first semi-truck, enabling moves across all 48 states. Their expansion continued over the years, culminating in purchasing a building for operations and storage in 2014. As the 2021 Best of B-town winner, the company takes pride in delivering top-notch service and ensuring customer satisfaction through its expertise in local and long-distance moves, competitive pricing, and stress-free approach to catering to residential and commercial requirements.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 16 years - First Registered in May. 2009

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

a better way transportation llc

DOT Number

1886253

Registration Date

05/06/2009

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

02/29/2024

Added Date

05/06/2009

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

randy j. brown

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

45,791

Filled: 02/29/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

9

Total Drivers

2

CDL

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

8

Total Trucks

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 Way Moving and 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-State099

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

1680000079

2024-10-09

US

0

0

0

0

0

0

2171001963

2024-06-18

MD

0

0

0

0

0

2

7230000137

2024-06-05

AR

0

1

0

0

0

1

1848001357

2024-01-04

MD

0

0

0

0

0

0

7407001732

2023-07-11

IN

0

0

0

0

0

0

4664004132

2023-06-28

IN

0

0

0

0

0

0

000TT8CJ51

2023-05-18

IA

0

0

0

0

0

0

6690004886

2022-11-10

IN

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

19

Total Inspections

41

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

1

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

1

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-06-18

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing

2024-06-18

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brakes (general) Explain:

2024-06-18

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brakes (general) Explain:

2024-06-05

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure.

2024-06-05

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS

2022-02-10

Unsafe DrivingNo

Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained.

2022-02-10

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2022-02-10

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation

Violations

26

Total Violations

57

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

IN0903705912

02-DEC-20

IN

0

0

Y

A407698

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

1

Injury Crashes: 0 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

0

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

1

Injuries

Crash Factors

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

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DOT Number

707793

Violations

23

Inspections

6

Fleet Size

7

Drivers

7

OOS Rate

0%