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The Velvet Touch

3301 Merritt Ave, Bronx, NY 10475

DOT 875945

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Company information

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 25 years - First Registered in Apr. 2000

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

kimons moving inc

DBA Name

the velvet touch

DOT Number

875945

Registration Date

04/27/2000

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/24/2024

Added Date

04/27/2000

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

barbara thermos

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Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

20,000

Filled: 04/24/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

6

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

7

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 The Velvet Touch

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-State066

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

0391000047

2024-11-19

DE

0

0

0

0

0

0

0400000997

2024-11-19

DE

0

0

1

0

0

0

SPL3060074

2024-10-23

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPG0207014

2024-06-20

NY

0

0

0

0

0

2

BC02000124

2024-06-06

NY

0

1

0

0

0

3

0006647649

2024-05-15

NC

0

0

0

1

0

0

0L21000570

2024-02-20

NY

0

0

0

0

0

2

D011900173

2023-12-19

NY

0

0

0

0

0

1

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

48

Total Inspections

240

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 Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-11-19

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit

2024-06-20

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.

2024-06-20

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-06-20

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers

2024-06-06

Driver FitnessNo

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

2024-06-06

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange.

2024-06-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield - Damaged or Discolored

2024-06-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative.

Violations

149

Total Violations

745

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

NY4031033000

06-MAY-24

NY

0

1

Y

25229MK

Crash Risk Score

0.0001

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

1

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

1

Injuries

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

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