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Blue Whale Moving Company

8291 Springdale Rd #100 Austin, TX 78724

DOT 1851508

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E-Mail
sales@bluewhale.com
Phone Number
+15123286688

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Company information

Did you know that the blue whale is the biggest mammal on the planet? These larger-than-life animals are one of Earth's gentle giants. This moving company draws its inspiration from them. Since 1998, Blue Whale Moving has delivered some much-needed peace of mind to Austin's residents during moves. Because of the service they provide, these movers could be considered larger-than-life themselves. In the Texas moving industry, they are the gentle giants. They know how to treat people during one of the most stressful periods of their lives. That is with patience, care, and respect. This has earned them The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin Award for several years. The Blue Whale team is all made up of Austin locals. This fact interests you because it means they have the city's codes and regulations down to a T. It is quite handy during local moves. Besides moving and delivering inside Austin's city limits, they also handle long-distance moves across the contiguous United States. Before facing your relocation, they can help you pack your belongings, be it an apartment, residential, or commercial move. The Blue Whale Moving crew is what southern hospitality is all about. They will go the extra mile to accommodate your needs.

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 Feb. 2009

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 3 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name

blue whale moving company inc

DBA Name

blue whale moving & storage

DOT Number

1851508

Registration Date

02/04/2009

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

08/12/2022

Added Date

02/04/2009

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

hunter armstrong

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2012)

20,000

Filled: 08/12/2022

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

9

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

7

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 Blue Whale Moving Company

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

PE08182195

2023-05-09

OK

1

0

0

1

0

0

HP20081159

2021-10-18

KS

1

0

0

1

0

0

6105L6SC9S

2021-09-01

NM

0

0

0

0

0

0

8285009733

2021-04-18

IN

1

0

0

1

0

0

0266000660

2019-09-24

AZ

2

1

1

2

0

1

3763100422

2019-09-22

NM

0

0

0

0

0

0

D210151889

2019-06-06

OK

1

0

0

1

0

2

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

7

Total Inspections

35

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

5

Failed Inspections

5

Driver Failures

1

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2023-05-09

Driver FitnessNo

No medical certificate in driver's possession

2023-05-09

Hours-of-Service ComplianceYes

ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)

2023-05-09

Driver FitnessNo

No medical certificate in driver's possession

2023-05-09

Hours-of-Service ComplianceYes

ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)

2023-05-09

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

2023-05-09

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

2023-05-09

Hours-of-Service ComplianceYes

ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)

2021-10-18

Hours-of-Service ComplianceYes

ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)

Violations

22

Total Violations

110

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

NY4013149100

21-DEC-23

NY

0

0

Y

K164000

Crash Risk Score

0.0001

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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