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Advantage Moving & Storage

222 Railroad Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

DOT 1038505

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E-Mail
bkavanaugh@advantage-move.com
Phone Number
+1 8009099982

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Company information

Advantage Moving & Storage, owned by Brian Kavanaugh, is a trusted moving company with 21 years of experience. As a fully licensed and insured company, they offer complete relocation services, catering to both long-distance and local moves. Their professional staff members have undergone extensive training in moving, packing, and safety, ensuring that belongings are treated with utmost care. Advantage Moving & Storage excels in providing services such as packing/unpacking, loading/unloading, and more. Operating within and outside California, they offer household moves that meet specific requirements. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a stellar track record, Advantage Moving & Storage is the go-to choice for a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 23 years - First Registered in Jul. 2002

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

amber transportation group inc

DBA Name

advantage moving and storage

DOT Number

1038505

Registration Date

07/02/2002

Entity Type

CS

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

03/12/2024

Added Date

07/02/2002

Company Officers

Officer 1

chitrakala bheeman

Key Metrics

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Annual Miles (2021)

230,000

Filled: 03/12/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

11

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 Advantage 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

In-State448
Out-of-State033

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

UCOB006463

2024-11-21

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

UE5M004049

2024-11-20

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NC7K009277

2024-10-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NBGO006842

2024-06-27

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NA5N007270

2024-06-26

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

7033022262

2024-04-26

NV

0

0

0

1

0

0

6684230065

2024-04-01

NV

0

0

0

3

0

0

NABR007368

2024-01-28

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

51

Total Inspections

22

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-11-20

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured

2024-10-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997

2024-04-26

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device.

2024-04-26

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device

2024-04-26

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device

2024-04-01

Driver FitnessNo

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail

2024-04-01

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids

2024-04-01

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to manually add shipping document number

Violations

61

Total Violations

27

Violations per 100k miles

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