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Appalachian Movers Transport

1034 Old Mill Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792

DOT 956016

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E-Mail
appalachianmovers24@gmail.com
Phone Number
+18286747558

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Company information

Appalachian Movers has been the go-to choice for Hendersonville, NC, since 2004, helping people and businesses move across town or across the country. They’re a full-service moving company that knows their stuff when it comes to residential, commercial, and even industrial relocations. Whether you’re moving into your first apartment, upgrading your office, or relocating a factory, they’ve got the tools, trucks, and experience to make it happen. These guys don’t just throw your things in a truck and call it a day. They handle fragile items with care, wrapping them up in blankets, and their air-ride-equipped trucks ensure everything stays secure—even your heaviest cargo. Need help with packing? They’re on it. Got a car to move? They’ll make sure it gets to its destination, anywhere in the continental U.S. Appalachian Movers also caters to business owners with ramp and lift gate services, hand unloading, and attention to detail that makes a difference. With nearly two decades of experience and a crew that knows how to hustle, they make moving feel less like a chore and more like a team effort. If you’re in Hendersonville, these are the movers you want on your side.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 24 years - First Registered in May. 2001

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 2 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name

douglas tracy carpenter

DBA Name

appalachian movers transport

DOT Number

956016

Registration Date

05/22/2001

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

08/21/2023

Added Date

05/22/2001

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

douglas tracy carpenter

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2022)

60,000

Filled: 08/21/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

4

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

2

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 Appalachian Movers Transport

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-State044

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

1362000211

2024-07-27

GA

0

0

1

0

0

0

3998600699

2023-08-02

IL

0

0

0

0

0

1

0006419034

2022-05-16

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

3079001156

2021-11-09

CT

0

0

0

2

0

2

0006278922

2021-03-02

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

1353001182

2020-08-06

GA

0

0

0

0

0

1

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

6

Total Inspections

10

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

2024-07-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other.

2024-07-27

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other

2023-08-02

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable head lamps

2023-08-02

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable head lamps

2023-08-02

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable head lamps

2021-11-09

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2021-11-09

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No / insufficient warning devices

2021-11-09

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes

Violations

20

Total Violations

33

Violations per 100k miles

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