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Proto Van Lines

4 Walker Way Suite 3 Albany, New York 12205

DOT 3736265

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E-Mail
jsweet0612@protocolvnl.com
Phone Number
5183537282

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Company information

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 3 years - First Registered in Oct. 2021

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

protocol van lines inc

DOT Number

3736265

Registration Date

10/04/2021

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

04/10/2024

Added Date

10/04/2021

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

joseph charles sweet

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

3,000

Filled: 04/10/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

2

Total Drivers

2

CDL

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

3

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 Proto Van Lines

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

Out-of-State022

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

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

0006593390

2023-11-13

NC

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPG0206018

2023-06-13

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

1L28000502

2023-03-16

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

0122002814

2023-03-08

NY

0

0

0

0

0

2

SPG0260795

2022-12-20

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

SPF0202386

2022-11-01

NY

0

1

0

0

0

1

MC64000681

2022-10-12

NY

0

0

0

0

0

0

D288004037

2022-07-18

SC

0

0

0

1

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

11

Total Inspections

367

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

1

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

1

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2023-03-16

Driver FitnessNo

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

2023-03-16

Driver FitnessNo

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

2023-03-16

Driver FitnessNo

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

2023-03-16

Driver FitnessNo

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

2023-03-08

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required

2023-03-08

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection

2023-03-08

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required

2023-03-08

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection

Violations

23

Total Violations

767

Violations per 100k miles

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