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Firefighting's Finest Moving and Storage

4924 Woodall St, Dallas, TX 75247

DOT 2783472

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Company information

What started as two off-duty firefighters with one truck in Fort Worth back in 2001 has grown into Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage, now serving Dallas from their Woodall Street location. The concept behind this company is pretty straightforward—who better to trust with your belongings than people who dedicate their lives to protecting others? Their crew consists entirely of off-duty firefighters and professionally trained movers, all of whom pass extensive background checks and drug tests before joining the team. This Dallas operation stands apart from typical moving companies because they operate under the same core values firefighters live by: safety, excellence, relationships, value, and ethics. While most movers rush through jobs or use temporary workers, Firefighting's Finest maintains 24/7 availability with their own trained employees exclusively. They've earned multiple awards over 25 years, including BBB recognition and ProPatria Awards for supporting military families. Their climate-controlled storage facilities and comprehensive packing services give customers options that many competitors simply don't offer. The result? A moving experience that feels more like having trusted neighbors help you relocate.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 10 years - First Registered in Jul. 2015

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

dfd movers inc

DBA Name

firefighting's finest moving & storage

DOT Number

2783472

Registration Date

07/21/2015

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/04/2024

Added Date

07/21/2015

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

nate douglas

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

280,000

Filled: 04/04/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

10

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
E
- 9-11

9

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 Firefighting's Finest Moving and 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-State808
Out-of-State022

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

0967760562

2024-09-06

CO

0

0

0

2

0

0

PF06404151

2022-09-17

CO

0

0

0

1

0

0

3106006791

2021-11-10

FL

0

0

0

1

0

1

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

3

Total Inspections

1

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

2024-09-06

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV

2024-09-06

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner

2024-09-06

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV.

2022-09-17

Driver FitnessNo

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.

2022-09-17

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to manually add shipping document number

2022-09-17

Driver FitnessNo

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.

2022-09-17

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to manually add shipping document number

2022-09-17

Driver FitnessNo

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history.

Violations

15

Total Violations

5

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

TX6XKAHQE1OU

18-JUL-24

TX

0

1

Y

HGR4411

TX66C8HQE146

18-NOV-21

TX

0

0

Y

PXN2801

TX5DY9HQE1BN

31-JAN-19

TX

0

0

Y

GHD9896

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

3

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

3

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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