Silicon Valley Moving and Storage

Palo Alto, CA

DOT 70719

Presenting the award-winning service of Silicon Valley Moving & Storage, a beloved moving and storage company that has been delighting San Jose and its surrounding areas since 1990. Under the ownership of dedicated professionals, they have earned a stellar reputation for their reliable and affordable services. With an impressive fleet of 15 fully-equipped moving vehicles and a spacious 15,000-square-foot warehouse in San Jose, CA, Silicon Valley Moving & Storage has come a long way since its humble beginnings with just one small truck. Trustworthy and experienced, they handle interstate and international moves professionally, serving esteemed clients since the beginning of the company.

Company Profile

Years in Business: 51 years - First Registered in Jun. 1974

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

wheaton van lines inc

DBA Name

wheaton worldwide moving

DOT Number

70719

Registration Date

01/06/1974

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

jim witzerman

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

12/09/2023

Added Date

01/06/1974

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

24,276,070

Filled: 12/09/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

1,010

Total Drivers

675

CDL

Fleet Size:
U
- 551-999

867

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

S

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

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 Silicon Valley 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).

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-State010101010

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

2086001404

2024-11-25

WA

0

0

0

1

0

0

N209433013

2024-11-25

PA

0

0

0

0

0

4

2152000032

2024-11-22

WA

0

0

0

0

0

0

UCEG000266

2024-11-19

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

1203580586

2024-11-19

CO

0

0

0

0

0

0

0006701362

2024-11-18

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

0940000888

2024-11-18

NH

0

0

0

0

0

0

1704000014

2024-11-15

CO

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

3136

Total Inspections

13

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

2024-11-25

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Center Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing

2024-11-25

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers

2024-11-25

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-11-25

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Inoperable head lamps

2024-11-25

Hours-of-Service Compliance

No

HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours

2024-11-15

Driver Fitness

No

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail

2024-11-15

Unsafe Driving

No

Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles

2024-11-15

Vehicle Maintenance

Yes

Steering wheel not secured/broken

Violations

6806

Total Violations

28

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

MO0000105695

01-DEC-23

MO

0

0

Y

PWG5340

TX60WBHQE1I3

01-MAY-21

TX

0

0

Y

2195329

NC0105733168

02-JAN-19

NC

0

0

Y

2175952

KS2023E24989

02-JAN-23

KS

0

0

Y

RB87839

FL8826185500

03-AUG-20

FL

0

1

Y

624F41

ILX001978986

03-AUG-20

IL

0

0

Y

29712PZ

NC0105875135

03-MAY-19

NC

0

2

Y

91975PY

MD23A0986662

04-JAN-23

MD

0

1

Y

AH31281

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

73

Injury Crashes: 19 / Fatal Crashes: 2

Casualties

24

Injuries

2

Fatalities

Number of Tows

70

Injuries

Number of fatalities per year

Number of injuries per year

Crash Factors

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities