Affordable Moving

2060 N Kolmar Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

DOT 1147641

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E-Mail

alardner@affordablechicago.com

Phone Number

+1 (773) 637-3131

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Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 22 years - First Registered in Jul. 2003

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

11/11/2025

Added Date

07/03/2003

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

william lardner

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Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2017)

207,000

Filled: 11/11/2025

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

Total Drivers

CDL

Fleet Size:
F
- 12-14

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

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 Affordable 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-State	12	0	12
Out-of-State	1	0	1

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 FATIGUE VIOLATIONS	VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS
5003270019	2025-08-26	IL	0	0
3242016272	2024-04-11	OH	3	0
2689001761	2023-11-15	WI	1	0
4179630005	2023-01-14	IL	0	0
KILYJ01212	2021-03-31	MI	0	1
C305106958	2021-03-10	PA	1	0
3998690348	2021-01-07	IL	0	0
CV43401104	2020-11-05	KY	1	0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

Total Inspections

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

Failed Inspections

Driver Failures

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
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driver failed to make annotations when applicable
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driver failed to manually add location description
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driver failed to make annotations when applicable
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driver failed to manually add location description
2024-04-11	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
2023-11-15	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Drivers record of duty status not current
2023-11-15	Hours-of-Service Compliance	No	Drivers record of duty status not current

Violations

Total Violations

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #	DATE ↓	STATE	FATALITIES	INJURIES	TOW AWAY	LICENSE
ILX002447114	19-NOV-21	IL	0	0	Y	165131 H

Crash Risk Score

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

Injury Crashes: 0 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

Injuries

Fatalities

Number of Tows

Injuries

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

Business comparison table

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Company Profile

Years in Business: 22 years - First Registered in Jul. 2003

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Filling Information

Cargo Types

Company Officers

Key Metrics

Safety Information

Violations explained

Drivers

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Violations

Crashes

Crash Factors

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