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Puma Van Lines

4838 Woodall Street, Dallas, TX 75247

DOT 2139244

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E-Mail
qualityservice@pumavanlines.com
Phone Number
+18667308631

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Company information

Puma Van Lines is a trusted and professional moving company in Dallas. Although it's headquartered in this city, it has established itself as one of the best in the state. For eleven years, its crew has helped many families and businesses move homes and offices nationwide. To do so, this team is licensed to operate in forty-eight states and has a fleet of trucks of all sizes. This makes it possible for them to expertly handle local or long-distance moves, big and small. They've even got express routes to California, Florida, and the East Coast. In their pursuit of complete customer satisfaction, they offer a long list of services to suit your needs. For example, packing, storage, hard crates, piano moving, art packing, and handyman services.

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 14 years - First Registered in Apr. 2011

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

puma van lines llc

DOT Number

2139244

Registration Date

04/05/2011

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

03/19/2024

Added Date

04/05/2011

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

tal grossman

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2023)

385,000

Filled: 03/19/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

10

Total Drivers

3

CDL

Fleet Size:
E
- 9-11

10

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 Puma 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

In-State707
Out-of-State033

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

5950000227

2024-11-04

AR

0

0

0

0

0

0

HP01272011

2024-10-16

KS

0

0

0

1

0

1

J217008667

2024-07-04

SC

0

0

0

0

0

0

2418000021

2023-08-14

MD

0

0

0

1

0

0

N377000702

2023-08-09

SC

0

0

0

0

0

3

OY2V001579

2023-07-03

AZ

0

1

0

0

0

7

PE20000096

2023-05-28

OK

0

0

0

0

0

2

TCMJ003660

2023-04-21

TN

0

1

0

0

0

3

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

53

Total Inspections

14

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

2

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

2

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-10-16

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed

2024-10-16

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection

2023-08-14

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD

2023-08-14

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD

2023-08-14

Hours-of-Service ComplianceNo

Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD

2023-08-09

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Improper battery installation

2023-08-09

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher

2023-08-09

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection

Violations

230

Total Violations

60

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

TX6NUFHQE1HF

15-AUG-23

TX

0

1

Y

R446578

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

1

Injury Crashes: 1 / Fatal Crashes: 0

Casualties

1

Injuries

0

Fatalities

Number of Tows

1

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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