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A Better Way to Move

146 W 134th St, Los Angeles CA 90061

DOT 2749577

Moving can be a hassle, but this company has been making it easy for Los Angeles residents for over 35 years. A Better Way to Move handles everything from wrapping your furniture to safely storing it in their secure vaults. Their storage is super affordable at just $75 a month per vault, and your first month is free if you use them for your move in and out! Need your things back? Just give them a call. They serve most of LA and offer consistent rates all week. Whether it's packing, moving, or storing, they're here to help make your move as smooth as possible. Your satisfaction is their priority—let them know if anything needs fixing, and they’ll make it right!

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Company Profile

Years in Business: 10 years - First Registered in Jun. 2015

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

timothy j gordon

DBA Name

a better way to move

DOT Number

2749577

Registration Date

06/30/2015

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

timothy j gordon

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/18/2023

Added Date

06/30/2015

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

52,000

Filled: 07/18/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

6

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

4

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 to Move

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

In-State336

No out-of-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

NCE7007616

2024-09-26

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDVL000001

2024-06-28

CA

1

0

0

0

0

0

NCDU000095

2019-11-01

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NCDU000096

2019-11-01

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NCDU000097

2019-11-01

CA

0

0

0

0

0

2

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

5

Total Inspections

10

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

2024-06-28

Driver Fitness

Yes

Operating a CMV without a CDL

2019-11-01

Vehicle Maintenance

No

No / insufficient warning devices

2019-11-01

Vehicle Maintenance

No

No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required

2019-11-01

Vehicle Maintenance

No

No / insufficient warning devices

Violations

4

Total Violations

8

Violations per 100k miles