FMCSA Carrier Profile
INDEPENDENT MOVERS INC
DBA: Independent Moving & Storage
Dallas, TX
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 607998 · MC 292093
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 30 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-292093 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC292093
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy CGV 3334002-00
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MRV 3334000-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
607998
MC Number
MC-292093
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 14, 1995
Authority Granted
October 3, 1995
Annual Mileage
21,216 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
2826 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Lohner
Officer 2
Chris Moucka
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPCDB9X0NN312602 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| November 8, 2024 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPCDB9X0NN312602 | 1 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Peterbilt 377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDB9X0NN312602 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVE4824NL091869 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| August 21, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| October 3, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 13, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2023 | Cargo | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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