Mentors Moving and Storage

Phoenix, AZ

DOT 2911596

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Mentors Moving & Storage is a reputable company built on the principles of hard work, exceptional customer service, and community engagement. Founded in 2006 by JR March, who broke away from a large national chain to establish his own venture, the company quickly gained recognition for its moving expertise and dedication. Seeking new horizons, JR sold the company to Jesse Lovan and Chris Shipp, who further elevated its commitment to customer satisfaction. With Jesse's sales and marketing background and Chris's passion for coaching and community involvement, the company has flourished. With a diverse array of services, the company provides comprehensive moving solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each client.
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FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 8 years - First Registered in Jul. 2016

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

excel relocation systems inc

DBA Name

smooth move usa mentors moving and storage

DOT Number

2911596

Entity Type

CB

Company Officers

Officer 1

chris shipp

Cargo Types

Household Goods

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 Mentors 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).
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.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Safety Rating

C

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

Conditional: Needs safety improvements.

Crash Rate

0

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle

100% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

262,226

Filled: 19/06/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

20

Total Drivers

5

CDL

Fleet Size:
I
- 20-23

22

Total Trucks

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for out-of-state and in-state routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Out-of-State

20

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances by in-state vs. out-of-state and local vs. long-distance operations.

Local (< 100 mi)Long-Distance (> 100 mi)
In-State––
Out-of-State–20

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
UER7000549CA2024-10-02000000
7103028013NV2024-09-24000000
ND7N008481CA2024-08-28000000
0688440211CO2024-07-30002000
UD1D000444CA2024-07-27100000
V700172119OK2024-07-15000300
XC25980065AZ2024-07-01110101
7900000189AR2024-06-12000000
Showing 1 of 10

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2022)

30

Total Inspections

79

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

2

20% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

2

20% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

1

9% 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 10

Violations per 100K miles

38

smooth move usa mentors moving and storage

Total Violations

100

700% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
CA765211031706-JUL-21CA00YEP06534
AZ000375792322-APR-21AZ00YEP08961

Amount of Crashes

2

Fatalities

0

Injuries

0

Number of Tows

2

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.