Moving Ahead Services

4708 Topps Industrial Pkwy, Willoughby, OH 44094

DOT 1657726

Since 2006, Moving Ahead Services has been changing how people think about moving. What started as a small local business has grown into a respected company that helps thousands of families and businesses relocate each year. Led by Jeff Collins, the company hires movers who go through thorough screening and comprehensive training programs. They've built their reputation on a simple belief: each move should be customized to what the client needs, while always maintaining the highest quality of service. Moving Ahead Services cultivates distinction through their holistic relocation methodology. Clients experience the advantage of a singular, cohesive team orchestrating their entire transition—from preliminary consultations to the final arrangement of possessions—thus eliminating the labyrinth of multi-vendor coordination. Their unwavering dedication to fiscal transparency manifests in their forthright pricing structure, characterized by lucid initial estimates devoid of concealed charges. The company has successfully expanded to serve four major cities: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. This growth lets them combine detailed local knowledge with the capability to handle moves anywhere in the country. Beyond just running a successful business, Moving Ahead Services is deeply involved in giving back. They partner with food banks, help charities transport furniture donations, support neighborhood improvement projects, and assist during emergency situations. With almost 20 years of experience, Moving Ahead Services continues to raise the bar for the moving industry. Their combination of expert knowledge, modern equipment, comprehensive insurance options, and customer-focused service has made them a leader in their field. Whether you're moving across town or across state lines, they transform what could be a stressful experience into a smooth transition to your new home or office.

Office location

4708 Topps Industrial Pkwy, Willoughby, OH 44094

Company avatar

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 17 years (First Registered in Jun. 2007)

Last Report Filed: Less than 1 year ago ago

Company Information

Legal Name
moving ahead services llc
DOT Number
1657726
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
jeffrey l collins

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 (2023)

700,000

Filled:
24/11/2024

Driver Satistics

74

Total Drivers

0

CDL (N/A)

Fleet Size:
J
- 24-28

24

Trucks

24

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:
37
In-State:
37

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: J

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.
1251000120OH2024-11-25000000
TSMW000738WY2024-10-26100010
BESSJ00775MI2024-08-20000001
B315004128SC2024-07-21000000
SPF0167561NY2024-06-12000000
M544000125PA2023-09-06010008
6162010802IN2023-07-20001100
SPRII00045NJ2023-06-27000000
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Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2023)

7

Total Inspections

50

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

2

20% Higher

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

1

7% Higher

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

1

9% Higher

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

14

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

100

700% Higher

than national average.

Crashes

REPORT #
DATE
STATE
FATALITIES
INJURIES
TOW AWAY
LICENSE NUMBER
PA009241000X02-OCT-20PA01Y3403PE
OH019323410004-NOV-19OH00YPKG7836
OH021514592509-AUG-21OH00YPWG6321
OH019414363829-JAN-19OH00YPIC2845

Amount of Crashes

4

Injury Crashes
1

Fatalities

0

Injuries

1

Injury Rate:
1.43

Number of Tows

4

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.