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Frugal Movers

199 Deerfield St, Greenfield, Massachusetts

DOT 2894662

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Company information

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 9 years - First Registered in May. 2016

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

michael f spence

DBA Name

frugal movers

DOT Number

2894662

Registration Date

05/25/2016

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

03/03/2024

Added Date

05/25/2016

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

michael francis spence

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

58,432

Filled: 03/03/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

2

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 Frugal Movers

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-State022

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

4800000906

2024-07-09

VT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0896000881

2023-07-20

NH

0

0

0

0

0

0

0940000418

2023-06-27

NH

0

0

1

0

0

0

53B0001580

2022-12-14

VT

0

0

0

0

0

0

2145003376

2021-05-13

VT

1

0

0

1

0

3

2145003375

2021-05-13

VT

0

1

0

1

0

4

CP00000912

2021-01-20

MA

0

0

0

0

0

0

TPM0004980

2019-05-25

MA

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

9

Total Inspections

15

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

2

Failed Inspections

1

Driver Failures

1

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2023-06-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained

2023-06-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained.

2023-06-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained.

2023-06-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained.

2021-05-13

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment

2021-05-13

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken

2021-05-13

Driver FitnessYes

Operating a CMV without a CDL

2021-05-13

Driver FitnessNo

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.

Violations

42

Total Violations

72

Violations per 100k miles

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Drivers

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OOS Rate

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