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Bms Moving & Storage

2025 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA, 92020

DOT 716970

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Company information

Working out of San Diego County, BMS Moving & Storage has built something impressive as the largest agent within the Bekins Van Lines network—the oldest moving company in America. This partnership gives them access to resources that smaller local competitors simply can't match, while their team of dedicated project managers ensures every client gets personal attention rather than getting lost in corporate bureaucracy. Their San Diego operation has become particularly skilled at handling military relocations, thanks to the area's heavy military presence, meaning they understand the unique challenges of PCS moves and tight deadlines that come with military life. What makes BMS different is their comprehensive approach—they're not just hauling boxes from one place to another, but offering everything from specialized packing for delicate items like pianos to complete office relocations with minimal business disruption. Their 26-foot trucks are perfectly sized for navigating San Diego's tight parking lots and narrow driveways, plus they handle all furniture assembly and disassembly at no extra charge. The combination of national backing through Bekins, local expertise, and their commitment to treating every move like their own has earned them consistently positive reviews from customers who appreciate professional service without the corporate runaround.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 27 years - First Registered in Dec. 1997

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

bekins a-1 movers inc

DOT Number

716970

Registration Date

12/04/1997

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

09/13/2024

Added Date

12/04/1997

Cargo Types

Household Goods
Motor Vehicles

Company Officers

Officer 1

david caruso

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2024)

1,149,416

Filled: 09/13/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

92

Total Drivers

54

CDL

Fleet Size:
P
- 76-100

84

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 Bms Moving & 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

In-State423375
Out-of-State51217

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

2093008026

2024-11-18

MD

0

0

1

0

0

2

NFCT000120

2024-11-06

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDCK002305

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NDCK002306

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDCK002303

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NDCK002304

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDCK002307

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDCK002308

2024-09-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

119

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

2024-11-18

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

2024-11-18

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.

2024-11-18

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper

2024-09-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher

2024-09-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-08-28

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Air suspension pressure loss

2024-08-28

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-08-28

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)

Violations

353

Total Violations

31

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

AZ0000033141

11-JUL-19

AZ

0

1

Y

2768645

VA0232065353

19-JUL-23

VA

0

0

Y

ME74ES

CA0009727828

19-JUN-24

CA

0

1

N

DB66GG

PA309686200X

23-OCT-23

PA

0

0

Y

ZFY0067

CA3201903701

28-SEP-19

CA

0

0

Y

07116C2

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

5

Injury Crashes: 2 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

2

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

4

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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