BEKINS A-1 MOVERS INC
84-unit household-goods mover based in Sarasota, FL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 716970
- FF
- FF6086
- Based
- Sarasota, FL
- Contact
- 6306580055 · kpatrick@movebms.com
What this carrier is
BEKINS A-1 MOVERS INC is a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover based in Sarasota, FL. Operating footprint: 84 power units, 92 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active FF6086 authority. Listed cargo classifications include household goods and motor vehicles.
Fleet composition on file: 18 owned trucks, 12 owned tractors, 142 owned trailers, 4 term-leased tractors.
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: 187 motor carriers operating 84 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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 | 25 | 35.95 | 69.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 11.70 | 25.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2.54 | 157.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 57.20 | 85.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.41 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 84-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 716970: 68 inspections across 16 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 10, 2026 in NV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 29 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 |
| Total violations | 101 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Aug 10, 2025.
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, and motor vehicles on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (142 trailers against 16 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 187 peer carriers operating 84 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 49 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 101 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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 84 power units on file.
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