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Octopus Moving

# 106 376 Washington St, Unit 106, Malden, MA, 02148

DOT 3125432

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E-Mail
alex@myoctopusmoving.com
Phone Number
+17813335383

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Company information

Like the octopus, with its eight arms, Octopus Moving can handle all your moving needs and unexpected hiccups dexterously. Since 2016, its team has been helping Bostonians move locally and long-distance. They have also helped many of them with their packing and storage needs. Their services are so good that they are one of Boston's top-rated moving companies. In fact, they hold current Top Pro status on Thumbtack and have been for over five years. This badge is only given to those among the site's highest-rated, most popular professionals. To describe them in three words, like Kelvin said, "Simple, local, and easy."

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 7 years - First Registered in Apr. 2018

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

octopus moving inc

DBA Name

octopus moving and storage

DOT Number

3125432

Registration Date

04/19/2018

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/02/2024

Added Date

04/19/2018

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

oleg kazaev

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

1,000

Filled: 04/02/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

4

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

4

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 Octopus Moving

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-State224

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

SPT0474294

2024-08-08

NY

0

0

1

1

0

0

CE00007236

2024-08-01

MA

0

0

0

0

0

0

U250000318

2024-07-08

MT

0

0

0

2

0

1

SPG1060755

2023-12-29

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

CT00002435

2023-11-10

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

DA00000865

2023-05-26

MA

0

0

1

0

0

2

CH00004221

2022-09-02

MA

0

0

0

0

0

0

4300005685

2022-07-13

VT

0

0

1

1

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

15

Total Inspections

1500

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

2024-08-08

Driver FitnessNo

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

2024-08-08

Unsafe DrivingNo

Failure to obey traffic control device

2024-08-08

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Drivers record of duty status not current

2024-08-08

Driver FitnessNo

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

2024-07-08

Driver FitnessNo

Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.

2024-07-08

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:

2024-07-08

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner

2024-07-08

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.

Violations

70

Total Violations

7,000

Violations per 100k miles

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