Firefightings Finest Moving and Storage

Garland, TX

DOT 2783472

Two Off-duty firefighters plus a dream was the reason behind the conception of Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage. Derrick Potter, the standing founder and president of the company, leads the company toward the vision, oversees operations, and ensures that all employees are aligned with their core values. And thankfully so as they have received numerous awards for their service, client care, and customer satisfaction rates; Best of Fort Worth, Angie's List Super Service Award, and AMSA Independent Mover of the Year Award, to name a few. Genuine servant hearts and evident concern; that's Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage.

Firefightings Finest Moving and Storage is available in 2 cities

Covered Locations

  • Garland
  • Garland

Company Profile

Years in Business: 9 years - First Registered in Jul. 2015

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

dfd movers inc

DBA Name

firefighting's finest moving & storage

DOT Number

2783472

Registration Date

21/07/2015

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

nate douglas

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/04/2024

Added Date

21/07/2015

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

280,000

Filled: 04/04/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

10

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
E
- 9-11

9

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 Firefightings Finest Moving and 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-State808
Out-of-State022

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
0967760562CO2024-09-06000200
PF06404151CO2022-09-17000100
3106006791FL2021-11-10000101

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

3

Total Inspections

1

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

15

Total Violations

5

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
TX6XKAHQE1OU18-JUL-24TX01YHGR4411
TX66C8HQE14618-NOV-21TX00YPXN2801
TX5DY9HQE1BN31-JAN-19TX00YGHD9896

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

3

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

3

Injuries

Number of injuries per year

Crash Factors

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
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Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
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