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Moving Ahead Services

710 Peninsula Ln # D, Charlotte, NC 28273

DOT 1657726

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Company information

People in Charlotte know they can count on Moving Ahead Services when it's time to move. This local company has been around since 2005, helping folks relocate throughout the Queen City and beyond. What makes them stand out? They're not part of some huge national chain - they're a Charlotte business run by people who actually live here. Their crews know the area inside and out, from the busy streets downtown to the quieter neighborhoods like Davidson and Wesley Chapel. The company handles everything from small apartment moves to big office relocations. They'll pack your stuff, load it up, move it safely, and even unpack it at your new place if you want. Storage is available too for those tricky situations where you need somewhere to keep things temporarily. The owners believe in being upfront about costs - no sneaky fees that pop up later. Their movers show up in uniform and know what they're doing. For Charlotte residents who want a moving company that actually cares about doing good work, Moving Ahead Services delivers exactly that kind of reliable, honest service.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 18 years - First Registered in Jun. 2007

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

moving ahead services llc

DOT Number

1657726

Registration Date

06/19/2007

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

11/24/2024

Added Date

06/19/2007

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

jeffrey l collins

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Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

700,000

Filled: 11/24/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

74

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
J
- 24-28

24

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 Moving Ahead Services

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-State73037
Out-of-State30737

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

1251000120

2024-11-25

OH

0

0

0

0

0

0

TSMW000738

2024-10-26

WY

1

0

0

0

1

0

BESSJ00775

2024-08-20

MI

0

0

0

0

0

1

B315004128

2024-07-21

SC

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPF0167561

2024-06-12

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

M544000125

2023-09-06

PA

0

1

0

0

0

8

6162010802

2023-07-20

IN

0

0

1

1

0

0

SPRII00045

2023-06-27

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

50

Total Inspections

7

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

2

Failed Inspections

1

Driver Failures

1

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

2024-10-26

Controlled Substances - AlcoholYes

Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.

2024-08-20

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable head lamps

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield wipers inoperative/defective

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2023-09-06

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No / insufficient warning devices

Violations

214

Total Violations

31

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

PA009241000X

02-OCT-20

PA

0

1

Y

3403PE

OH0193234100

04-NOV-19

OH

0

0

Y

PKG7836

OH0215145925

09-AUG-21

OH

0

0

Y

PWG6321

OH0194143638

29-JAN-19

OH

0

0

Y

PIC2845

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

4

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

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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