Puma Van Lines

Irving, TX

DOT 2139244

Experience a worry-free moving experience with Puma Van Lines, a ten-year-old, best-and-most reliable Texas moving company. As a professional and efficient moving company headed by Tal Grossman, Puma has successfully assisted countless families and businesses in relocating their homes and offices across the country. They are licensed to handle local and interstate moves throughout the 48 states and offer personalized services tailored to specific needs. Their staff ensures top-quality service and customer satisfaction by operating a diverse fleet of trucks of various sizes. With an established reputation and expanding operations, Puma offers convenient relocation options and a wide range of services, including packing, storage, piano transportation, and more.

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 14 years (First Registered in Apr. 2011)

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name
puma van lines llc
DOT Number
2139244
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
tal grossman

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 Puma 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).
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

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 (2023)

385,000

Filled: 19/03/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

10

Total Drivers

3

CDL

Fleet Size:
E
- 9-11

10

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.

In-State

7

Out-of-State

3

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-State7–
Out-of-State–3

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
5950000227AR2024-11-04000000
HP01272011KS2024-10-16000101
J217008667SC2024-07-04000000
2418000021MD2023-08-14000100
N377000702SC2023-08-09000003
OY2V001579AZ2023-07-03010007
PE20000096OK2023-05-28000002
TCMJ003660TN2023-04-21010003
Showing 1 of 7

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2023)

14

Total Inspections

53

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

2

20% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

2

21% 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

26

puma van lines llc

Total Violations

100

700% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
TX6NUFHQE1HF15-AUG-23TX01YR446578

Amount of Crashes

1

Injury Crashes
1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

1

Injury Rate:
2.60

Number of Tows

1

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.