Silicon Valley Moving and Storage

Redwood City, CA

DOT 70719

Since its establishment in 1990, Silicon Valley Moving and Storage has been dedicated to delivering quality service to the community. The company has grown exponentially from humble beginnings, with one small truck assisting local moves. They have earned a well-deserved reputation for dependability and affordability, now boasting an impressive fleet of 15 fully-equipped trucks and a spacious 15,000-square-foot warehouse in San Jose, CA. Their safe and professional services extend to interstate and international moves as an award-winning Interstate Agent for Bekins Van Lines, Inc. Serving esteemed customers like Google, Cisco, and Chevron, Silicon Valley continues to exceed expectations under Cheri Childs’s supervision, making them a trusted choice for all moving and storage needs.

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 50 years (First Registered in Jun. 1974)

Last Report Filed: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name
wheaton van lines inc
DBA Name
wheaton worldwide moving
DOT Number
70719
Business Type
corporation
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
jim witzerman

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Performance measures

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

Unsafe driving
Total Violations
Driver hours of service
No OOS Violations
OOS Violations
Driver Fitness
Vehicle Maintenance
What does this mean?
The chart highlights five key safety measures used to assess and improve operational safety in transportation.
Total Violations: The total number of violations recorded, including both Out of Service (OOS) and non-OOS violations.
Out of Service (OOS) Violations: Violations serious enough to temporarily prohibit a driver or vehicle from operating until the condition is corrected.
Non-OOS Violations: Violations that are documented but do not require immediate cessation of operations.
Driver Fitness: Violations related to driver qualifications, including medical certificates, CDL requirements, and proper documentation.
Unsafe Driving: Operating violations such as speeding, improper lane changes, and failure to obey traffic control devices.
Hours of Service: Violations of driving time limitations and required rest periods to prevent driver fatigue.
Vehicle Maintenance: Violations related to vehicle condition, including brakes, lights, cargo securement, and other mechanical issues.
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

S

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

Satisfactory: Meets safety standards.

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)

24,276,070

Filled:
12/09/2023

Driver Satistics

1,010

Total Drivers

675

CDL (66.8%)

Fleet Size:
U
- 551-999

867

Trucks

867

Power Units

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for interstate and intrastate routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Cross-State:
1010

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances categorized by interstate (cross-State) and intrastate (in-State) operations to optimize planning.

Fleet

Essential insights into the composition and reach of the driver workforce.

Fleet Information

Fleet Size: U

Breakdown of fleet composition, including owned and leased vehicles, to assess operational capacity.

Inspections

Report #
State
Date↓
Driver Violations
Vehicle Violations
Unsafe Driving
Driver Fatigue
Substances/Alcohol
Vehicle Maint.
2086001404WA2024-11-25000100
N209433013PA2024-11-25000004
2152000032WA2024-11-22000000
UCEG000266CA2024-11-19000000
1203580586CO2024-11-19000000
0006701362NC2024-11-18000000
0940000888NH2024-11-18000000
1704000014CO2024-11-15000000
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Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2022)

13

Total Inspections

3136

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

0

4% Lower

than national average.

Inspection Map
Visualization of inspection data across the United States.

Violations

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
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Violations per 100K miles

0

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

100

700% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
MO000010569501-DEC-23MO00YPWG5340
TX60WBHQE1I301-MAY-21TX00Y2195329
NC010573316802-JAN-19NC00Y2175952
KS2023E2498902-JAN-23KS00YRB87839
FL882618550003-AUG-20FL01Y624F41
ILX00197898603-AUG-20IL00Y29712PZ
NC010587513503-MAY-19NC02Y91975PY
MD23A098666204-JAN-23MD01YAH31281
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Amount of Crashes

73

Injury Crashes
19
/
Fatal Crashes
2

Fatalities

2

Fatality Rate:
0.08

Injuries

24

Injury Rate:
0.99

Number of Tows

70

Tow Rate:
95.9%
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.