2 College Brothers

4701 Acline Dr E, Tampa, FL 33605

DOT 2787568

What began as a resourceful response to recession-era unemployment has evolved into an award-winning moving enterprise with an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. Founded in 2010 by Wade Swikle, 2 College Brothers emerged from humble origins when Swikle, then a college baseball player struggling to find work, turned to Craigslist to offer moving services. His athletic background proved advantageous, as clients readily embraced the concept of hiring capable college athletes for their relocations. Throughout its 14-year history, the company has demonstrated remarkable growth, expanding from its original Gainesville base to establish thriving operations in Tampa and San Antonio, Texas. This expansion represents just the beginning of their nationwide ambitions, with franchising initiatives already underway since 2023. What truly distinguishes 2 College Brothers in the competitive moving landscape is their signature "Raving Fan Money Back Guarantee"—an industry-exclusive promise that offers refunds for any crew member who fails to meet customer expectations. This confidence in their service quality stems from their rigorous "Titan Up Training Program" and employee selection process that prioritizes attitude before aptitude. The company operates under four foundational principles: "Be Honest, Own It, Hone It, and Hustle," which guide every aspect of their business operations. These values have propelled them to impressive achievements, including servicing over 15,000 moves, generating more than 1,700 five-star Google reviews, and winning multiple accolades such as the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Best Overall Small Business (2016) and the Gainesville Sun Best Moving Service for six separate years. Perhaps most innovative is their creation of a dedicated "Chief of Raving Fans" position—a role solely focused on ensuring exceptional customer experiences before, during, and after each move. This attention to client satisfaction, combined with their comprehensive service offerings and community involvement through charitable partnerships, has transformed 2 College Brothers from a one-man operation into "The Smartest Move You'll Ever Make™" across their expanding service territories.

Office location

4701 Acline Dr E, Tampa, FL 33605

Company avatar

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 9 years (First Registered in Aug. 2015)

Last Report Filed: Less than 1 year ago ago

Company Information

Legal Name
smarter moving solutions llc
DBA Name
2 college brothers inc
DOT Number
2787568
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
wade langston swikle

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Performance measures

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

Unsafe driving
Total Violations
Driver hours of service
No OOS Violations
OOS Violations
Driver Fitness
Vehicle Maintenance
What does this mean?
The chart highlights five key safety measures used to assess and improve operational safety in transportation.
Total Violations: The total number of violations recorded, including both Out of Service (OOS) and non-OOS violations.
Out of Service (OOS) Violations: Violations serious enough to temporarily prohibit a driver or vehicle from operating until the condition is corrected.
Non-OOS Violations: Violations that are documented but do not require immediate cessation of operations.
Driver Fitness: Violations related to driver qualifications, including medical certificates, CDL requirements, and proper documentation.
Unsafe Driving: Operating violations such as speeding, improper lane changes, and failure to obey traffic control devices.
Hours of Service: Violations of driving time limitations and required rest periods to prevent driver fatigue.
Vehicle Maintenance: Violations related to vehicle condition, including brakes, lights, cargo securement, and other mechanical issues.
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.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Crash Rate

0

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle
100% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2024)

500,000

Filled:
11/10/2024

Driver Satistics

18

Total Drivers

0

CDL (N/A)

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

8

Trucks

8

Power Units

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for interstate and intrastate routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Cross-State:
9
In-State:
9

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances categorized by interstate (cross-State) and intrastate (in-State) operations to optimize planning.

Fleet

Essential insights into the composition and reach of the driver workforce.

Fleet Information

Fleet Size: D

Breakdown of fleet composition, including owned and leased vehicles, to assess operational capacity.

Inspections

Report #
State
Date
Driver Violations
Vehicle Violations
Unsafe Driving
Driver Fatigue
Substances/Alcohol
Vehicle Maint.
3618003423FL2024-09-05000002
1319000154GA2024-08-20001001
2137004368FL2024-07-31000008
1031012051MS2024-06-13000000
3686005100FL2024-06-10000100
CV43742876KY2024-06-07101401
3502001267FL2024-05-23000000
4326000072FL2023-11-02000001
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Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2024)

8

Total Inspections

38

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

1

8% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

1

7% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

0

4% Lower

than national average.

Inspection Map
Visualization of inspection data across the United States.

Violations

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
Showing 1 of 10

Violations per 100K miles

20

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

100

700% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
FL888170080920-JUL-19FL01YCIDP38

Amount of Crashes

1

Injury Crashes
1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

1

Injury Rate:
2.00

Number of Tows

1

Tow Rate:
100.0%
Number of fatalities per year
Number of injuries per year

Incidents by season

Incidents by weather condition

Incidents by road surface condition

Incidents by light condition

Crash Map
Visualization of crashes data across the United States.