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Appalachian Movers Transport

1034 Old Mill Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792

DOT 956016

Appalachian Movers has been the go-to choice for Hendersonville, NC, since 2004, helping people and businesses move across town or across the country. They’re a full-service moving company that knows their stuff when it comes to residential, commercial, and even industrial relocations. Whether you’re moving into your first apartment, upgrading your office, or relocating a factory, they’ve got the tools, trucks, and experience to make it happen. These guys don’t just throw your things in a truck and call it a day. They handle fragile items with care, wrapping them up in blankets, and their air-ride-equipped trucks ensure everything stays secure—even your heaviest cargo. Need help with packing? They’re on it. Got a car to move? They’ll make sure it gets to its destination, anywhere in the continental U.S. Appalachian Movers also caters to business owners with ramp and lift gate services, hand unloading, and attention to detail that makes a difference. With nearly two decades of experience and a crew that knows how to hustle, they make moving feel less like a chore and more like a team effort. If you’re in Hendersonville, these are the movers you want on your side.
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Company Profile

Years in Business: 24 years - First Registered in May. 2001

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

douglas tracy carpenter

DBA Name

appalachian movers transport

DOT Number

956016

Registration Date

22/05/2001

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

douglas tracy carpenter

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

21/08/2023

Added Date

22/05/2001

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

60,000

Filled: 21/08/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

4

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

2

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 Appalachian Movers Transport

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-State044

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 #
STATE
DATE
DRIVER VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS
DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS
SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS
1362000211GA2024-07-27001000
3998600699IL2023-08-02000001
0006419034NC2022-05-16000000
3079001156CT2021-11-09000202
0006278922NC2021-03-02000000
1353001182GA2020-08-06000001

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

6

Total Inspections

10

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 DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details

Violations

20

Total Violations

33

Violations per 100k miles