CONTINENTAL VAN LINES INC
26-unit household-goods mover based in Tacoma, WA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 11997
- FF
- FF12204
- Based
- Tacoma, WA
- Contact
- 2068053371 · lhuntley@continentalvan.com
What this carrier is
Hauling household goods, CONTINENTAL VAN LINES INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover from Tacoma, WA. 26 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active FF12204 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 15, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 19 owned trucks, 7 owned tractors, 24 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,391 motor carriers operating 26 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 15.85 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.06 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.09 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40.43 | 12.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.55 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 26-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 11997: 29 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Dec 9, 2025 in AK.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Total violations | 11 (3 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a household-goods mover that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with household goods on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (24 trailers against 7 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,391 peer carriers operating 26 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 18 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 11 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover running local lanes with 26 power units on file.
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