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Marathon Moving Co.

146 Will Drive, Canton, Massachusetts 02021

DOT 943487

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E-Mail
info@marathonmoving.com
Phone Number
+1 (781) 300-3200

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Company information

Marathon Moving Co. has been in business for over two decades. In those years, it has become a well-known professional moving service company in Boston. Its team of over 60 qualified moving specialists has completed more than 40,000 relocations. Marathon offers clients a long list of options, including local and statewide, residential and business moving, and more. Paul and Gail Nelson are Marathon's owners. They are proud of their business' long history of providing great value by combining service quality with low prices. They are known as a business that treats clients like family.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

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

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

marathon moving company inc

DOT Number

943487

Registration Date

03/28/2001

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

05/08/2024

Added Date

03/28/2001

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

paul nelson

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

500,000

Filled: 05/08/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

14

Total Drivers

3

CDL

Fleet Size:
E
- 9-11

11

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 Marathon Moving Co.

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-State044
Out-of-State01010

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

CY00002451

2024-09-03

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

CY00002115

2024-05-21

MA

0

0

2

0

0

0

DF00001058

2024-05-13

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

CY00000016

2022-08-17

MA

0

0

1

0

0

2

1764000054

2021-06-22

US

0

0

0

1

0

0

FB00007324

2021-04-29

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

SPQNI00006

2020-09-10

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

0

CB00005413

2020-08-04

MA

0

0

2

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

9

Total Inspections

2

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 Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-09-03

Driver FitnessNo

Expired medical examiner's certificate

2024-09-03

Unsafe DrivingNo

Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-05-21

Unsafe DrivingNo

Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-05-21

Unsafe DrivingNo

Lane Restriction violation

2024-05-21

Unsafe DrivingNo

Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-05-21

Unsafe DrivingNo

Lane Restriction violation

2024-05-13

Unsafe DrivingNo

Lane Restriction violation

2024-05-13

Unsafe DrivingNo

Lane Restriction violation

Violations

30

Total Violations

6

Violations per 100k miles

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