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Appalachian Movers Transport

1034 Old Mill Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792

DOT 956016

Appalachian Movers has been the go-to choice for Hendersonville, NC, since 2004, helping people and businesses move across town or across the country. They’re a full-service moving company that knows their stuff when it comes to residential, commercial, and even industrial relocations. Whether you’re moving into your first apartment, upgrading your office, or relocating a factory, they’ve got the tools, trucks, and experience to make it happen. These guys don’t just throw your things in a truck and call it a day. They handle fragile items with care, wrapping them up in blankets, and their air-ride-equipped trucks ensure everything stays secure—even your heaviest cargo. Need help with packing? They’re on it. Got a car to move? They’ll make sure it gets to its destination, anywhere in the continental U.S. Appalachian Movers also caters to business owners with ramp and lift gate services, hand unloading, and attention to detail that makes a difference. With nearly two decades of experience and a crew that knows how to hustle, they make moving feel less like a chore and more like a team effort. If you’re in Hendersonville, these are the movers you want on your side.
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FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 23 years (First Registered in May. 2001)

Last Report Filed: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name
douglas tracy carpenter
DBA Name
appalachian movers transport
DOT Number
956016
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
douglas tracy carpenter

Cargo Types

General Freight
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 (2022)

60,000

Filled:
21/08/2023

Driver Satistics

4

Total Drivers

0

CDL (N/A)

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

2

Trucks

2

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:
4

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: B

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.
1362000211GA2024-07-27001000
3998600699IL2023-08-02000001
0006419034NC2022-05-16000000
3079001156CT2021-11-09000202
0006278922NC2021-03-02000000
1353001182GA2020-08-06000001

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2022)

10

Total Inspections

6

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

0

5% Lower

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
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Violations per 100K miles

33

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

20

60% Higher

than national average.