Blue Whale Moving Company

100 8291 Springdale Road, Austin, TX

DOT 1851508

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.
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FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 16 years (First Registered in Feb. 2009)

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 2 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name
blue whale moving company inc
DBA Name
blue whale moving & storage
DOT Number
1851508
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
hunter armstrong

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Below are all recorded violations for Blue Whale Moving Company

Types of 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).
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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.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Crash Rate

0.0001

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle

98% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2012)

20,000

Filled: 12/08/2022

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

9

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

7

Fleet Size

7

Power Units

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for interstate and intrastate routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Cross-State:
9

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances categorized by interstate (cross-State) and intrastate (in-State) operations to optimize planning.

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
PE08182195OK2023-05-09100100
HP20081159KS2021-10-18100100
6105L6SC9SNM2021-09-01000000
8285009733IN2021-04-18100100
0266000660AZ2019-09-24211201
3763100422NM2019-09-22000000
D210151889OK2019-06-06100102

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2012)

35

Total Inspections

7

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

5

67% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

5

66% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

1

10% Higher

than national average.

Inspections
The blue states indicate where this company was stopped for inspections in the past 4 years.

Violations

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

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
Showing 1 of 3

Violations per 100K miles

110

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

22

76% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
NY401314910021-DEC-23NY00YK164000

Amount of Crashes

1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

0

Number of Tows

1

Tow Rate:
100.0%

Number of fatalities per year
Number of injuries per year

Incidents by season

Incidents by weather condition

Incidents by road surface condition

Incidents by light condition

Crash Map
Visualization of crashes data across the United States.