Proto Van Lines

4.9

4 Walker Way, Albany, NY 12205

DOT 3736265

Office location

4 Walker Way, Albany, NY 12205

Company Profile

Years in Business: 3 years - First Registered in Oct. 2021

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

protocol van lines inc

DOT Number

3736265

Registration Date

04/10/2021

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

joseph charles sweet

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

10/04/2024

Added Date

04/10/2021

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

3,000

Filled: 10/04/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

2

Total Drivers

2

CDL

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

3

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 Proto Van Lines

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 #
STATE
DATE↓
DRIVER VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS
DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS
SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS
0006593390NC2023-11-13000000
SPG0206018NY2023-06-13000000
1L28000502NY2023-03-16000000
0122002814NY2023-03-08000002
SPG0260795NY2022-12-20000000
SPF0202386NY2022-11-01010001
MC64000681NY2022-10-12000000
D288004037SC2022-07-18000100

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

11

Total Inspections

367

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

1

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

1

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details

Violations

23

Total Violations

767

Violations per 100k miles