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Best Move

5235 Perkins Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033

DOT 680476

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E-Mail
lsmmoving@aol.com
Phone Number
+18053750765

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Company information

Since 1985, Best Move has served the Ventura and Los Angeles counties and beyond. From the very start of this company, its customers called its team "The better movers." The phrase came from their willingness to always do whatever it took to make clients happy. This is a tradition they continue to this day. As you can see, their #1 priority is keeping their customers satisfied. So, when they work, they do it professionally and uphold the highest standard. This crew wants to take care of not only its clients but also our planet. They do their best to give the furniture they get on the job a second life. These movers work harder than anyone to turn around what people expect of this industry. They take the usual service and make it better than the best. Besides junk removal and donations, they provide local residential and commercial moves. Additionally, they assemble furniture and move heavy items like pianos and hot tubs. If packing sounds too daunting of a task, let them handle it for you. This way, you'll know your belongings are safe. Best Move has always offered transparent, fair pricing with no hidden charges. Make your next move your BEST MOVE yet!

Department of Transportation Government Data

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

Company Profile

Years in Business: 28 years - First Registered in Mar. 1997

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 8 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name

paul giordano gary giordano & lyn maher

DBA Name

best move

DOT Number

680476

Registration Date

03/13/1997

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

01/24/2017

Added Date

03/13/1997

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officers

Officer 1

lyn maher

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2013)

45,000

Filled: 01/24/2017

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

5

Total Drivers

2

CDL

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

4

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 Best Move

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-State022
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

UCHY000350

2024-11-21

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

NDOG005585

2024-09-13

CA

0

0

0

0

0

2

NDOG005307

2024-07-11

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NBYQ005367

2024-01-04

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

N75Q003167

2023-08-01

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

NCI8004357

2023-03-10

CA

0

0

0

0

0

1

CPZ0001502

2022-06-06

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

FWP0001055

2022-05-29

CA

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

19

Total Inspections

42

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

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

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-09-13

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Air suspension pressure loss

2024-09-13

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-07-11

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Inoperable Required Lamp

2024-01-04

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Damaged or discolored windshield

2024-01-04

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield - Damaged or Discolored

2024-01-04

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Windshield - Damaged or Discolored

2023-08-01

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brakes (general) Explain:

2023-08-01

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brakes (general) Explain:

Violations

49

Total Violations

109

Violations per 100k miles

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