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The Armstrong

9778 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston, TX, 77040

DOT 77949

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Company information

Armstrong operates from their Houston location on Westfair East Drive, bringing over 65 years of family-owned moving expertise to Texas families and businesses since starting as a small Memphis operation in 1957. The company has grown into a nationwide network with 34 markets and more than 4 million square feet of warehouse space, while maintaining their three-generation commitment to personalized service. In Houston, Armstrong handles residential moves, corporate relocations, office transfers, and comprehensive supply chain solutions including warehousing and distribution services. What sets Armstrong apart from other Houston movers is their full-service approach that covers everything from initial planning to final installation, plus technical support and decommissioning services. They combine the resources of a major logistics company with the personal attention of a family business, assigning dedicated project managers to each move. Their Houston team understands the local market challenges and leverages advanced systems to provide reliable scheduling and tracking, making them different from smaller competitors who can't match their comprehensive service range and technological capabilities.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

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

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

united van lines llc

DBA Name

united van lines

DOT Number

77949

Registration Date

06/01/1974

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

FCB

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

09/30/2024

Added Date

06/01/1974

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods
Motor Vehicles

Company Officers

Officer 1

robert f. mccabe

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2024)

85,291,458

Filled: 09/30/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

3,691

Total Drivers

2,720

CDL

Fleet Size:
X
- 3001-4000

3,802

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 The Armstrong

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-State83828533691

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

SPQNI02923

2024-11-26

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

0

7301028419

2024-11-25

NV

0

0

1

0

0

0

7078028444

2024-11-25

NV

0

0

0

0

0

0

7000000591

2024-11-24

AR

0

0

0

0

0

0

000P12Q7M4

2024-11-24

IA

0

0

0

1

0

2

0006703110

2024-11-22

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

0006702911

2024-11-22

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

I033H11033

2024-11-22

TN

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

7960

Total Inspections

9

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

Driver FitnessNo

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

2024-11-25

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

2024-11-24

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997

2024-11-24

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-11-24

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

False report of drivers record of duty status

2024-11-20

Unsafe DrivingNo

Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving

2024-11-19

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt

2024-11-19

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear

Violations

15341

Total Violations

18

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

PA908052400X

01-AUG-19

PA

0

0

Y

89AP4F

WV202328192A

01-DEC-23

WV

0

0

Y

37KS6M

FL8850510803

01-DEC-23

FL

0

1

Y

22KS36A

WI0000108714

01-JUL-19

WI

0

1

Y

56AP6K

TX6WTFHQE1C5

01-JUL-24

TX

0

0

Y

64KT8B

PA004367200X

01-JUN-20

PA

0

0

Y

2396018

MN0230600152

01-MAR-23

MN

0

0

Y

49KSOC

ILX003056584

01-MAY-23

IL

0

1

Y

72518X

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

318

Injury Crashes: 105 / Fatal Crashes: 6

Casualties

159

Injuries

6

Fatalities

Number of Tows

298

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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