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Gentle Giant Moving

8 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Boston, MA 2129

DOT 373544

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Company information

Gentle Giant has been calling Boston home since Larry O'Toole started the whole thing back in 1980, running operations from their main hub at 8 Bunker Hill Industrial Park. This company does something pretty unique - they actually recruit their movers from rowing teams, which explains why their crews work so well together and can handle heavy lifting like pros. What really separates them from other moving outfits is how they've stuck to hiring only full-time employees instead of day laborers, so you get the same trained team every time. They handle everything from tiny apartment moves to massive corporate relocations, plus they've got climate-controlled storage spread across multiple Boston-area locations. The "gentle giant" name isn't just marketing fluff either - these guys really do treat your stuff with care while still being strong enough to move pianos up narrow Beacon Hill staircases. After four decades in business, they've expanded to 20 locations nationwide but still keep that hometown Boston feel.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 35 years - First Registered in Nov. 1989

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

gentle giant interstate company llc

DBA Name

gentle giant moving company gentle giant moving and storage

DOT Number

373544

Registration Date

11/16/1989

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/03/2024

Added Date

11/16/1989

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

laurence o'toole

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Key Metrics

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Annual Miles (2023)

5,000,000

Filled: 04/03/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

253

Total Drivers

65

CDL

Fleet Size:
P
- 76-100

88

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 Gentle Giant Moving

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-State15830188
Out-of-State204565

Inspections

This is a list of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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

CJ00002243

2024-11-25

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

DG00000632

2024-10-25

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

0579007801

2024-10-25

ME

0

0

0

0

0

0

0006694003

2024-10-23

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

2177006078

2024-10-19

MD

0

0

1

0

0

0

H270006358

2024-09-23

SC

0

0

0

0

0

0

DS00000979

2024-09-05

MA

0

0

1

0

0

0

62A0000007

2024-08-29

VT

0

0

0

0

0

1

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

176

Total Inspections

4

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-11-25

Unsafe DrivingNo

Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.

2024-10-25

Unsafe DrivingNo

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

2024-10-19

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit

2024-09-05

Unsafe DrivingNo

Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-08-29

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required

2024-08-22

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper

2024-08-22

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.

2024-07-13

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Flat tire or fabric exposed

Violations

226

Total Violations

5

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

CT2300015855

12-JAN-23

CT

0

0

Y

R98057

MATBC0031512

13-OCT-23

MA

0

3

Y

3565367

FL8851698401

17-JUL-21

FL

0

1

Y

4557A

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

3

Injury Crashes: 2 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

4

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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