Blue Whale Moving Company

100 8291 Springdale Road, Austin, TX

DOT 1851508

Did you know that the blue whale is the biggest mammal on the planet? These larger-than-life animals are one of Earth's gentle giants. This moving company draws its inspiration from them. Since 1998, Blue Whale Moving has delivered some much-needed peace of mind to Austin's residents during moves. Because of the service they provide, these movers could be considered larger-than-life themselves. In the Texas moving industry, they are the gentle giants. They know how to treat people during one of the most stressful periods of their lives. That is with patience, care, and respect. This has earned them The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin Award for several years. The Blue Whale team is all made up of Austin locals. This fact interests you because it means they have the city's codes and regulations down to a T. It is quite handy during local moves. Besides moving and delivering inside Austin's city limits, they also handle long-distance moves across the contiguous United States. Before facing your relocation, they can help you pack your belongings, be it an apartment, residential, or commercial move. The Blue Whale Moving crew is what southern hospitality is all about. They will go the extra mile to accommodate your needs.
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Years in Business: 16 years (First Registered in Feb. 2009)

Last Report Filed: 2 years ago

Company Information

Legal Name
blue whale moving company inc
DBA Name
blue whale moving & storage
DOT Number
1851508
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
hunter armstrong

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

0.0001

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle
98% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

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

Annual Miles (2012)

20,000

Filled:
12/08/2022

Driver Satistics

9

Total Drivers

0

CDL (N/A)

Fleet Size:
D
- 7-8

7

Trucks

7

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

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.
PE08182195OK2023-05-09100100
HP20081159KS2021-10-18100100
6105L6SC9SNM2021-09-01000000
8285009733IN2021-04-18100100
0266000660AZ2019-09-24211201
3763100422NM2019-09-22000000
D210151889OK2019-06-06100102

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2012)

35

Total Inspections

7

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

5

67% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

5

66% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

1

10% Higher

than national average.

Inspection Map
Visualization of inspection data across the United States.

Violations

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details
Showing 1 of 3

Violations per 100K miles

110

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

22

76% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE↓
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
NY401314910021-DEC-23NY00YK164000

Amount of Crashes

1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

0

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.