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A BETTER MOVING AND STORAGE CO INC
Carmichael, CA
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Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 528679 · MC 308011
Unsatisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-308011 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Transguard Insurance Company Of America Inc.
Safety
Unsatisfactory
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC308011
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TCP0000416
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
Cargo · $0 · Policy TCP0000416
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
528679
MC Number
MC-308011
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 1993
Authority Reinstated
December 9, 2013
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6640 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ben Mattingly
Officer 2
Sigrid Mattingly
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2HH706341 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMMLXFL657204 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | NDA2007758 | EB ANTELOPE SCALE, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMLXFL657204 |
CA 09341T1 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| July 21, 2025 | NAHY008038 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2HH706341 |
CA 83295A2 |
| January 13, 2025 | UDEX006343 | PINE GROVE, CA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMLXFL657204 |
CA 09341T1 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| January 13, 2025 | UDEX006342 | PINE GROVE, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2HH706341 |
CA 83295A2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2013 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| April 3, 1998 | GRANTED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| October 3, 1996 | REJECTED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2022 | Cargo | On file |
| November 21, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 11, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
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