DBA Cole Moving System
Lakewood Ranch, FL
DOT 716970MC 224537145 trucks125 drivers
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 23 years, 7 months (since March 28, 2003)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed May 12, 2026. Next update due by October 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | MRV 3834100-21 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BMC-91X | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | MRV 3834100-21 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BMC-91X | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | MRV 3834100-21 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BMC-91X | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | MRV 3834100-21 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BMC-34 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America | 0R549410 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| BMC-34 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America | 0R549410 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| BMC-34 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America | 0R549410 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| BMC-34 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America | 0R549410 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| BMC-84 | Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company | 44BSBGQ1928 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| BMC-84 | Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company | 44BSBGQ1925 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $750,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $1,000,000 |
| Broker bond | On file |
| Cargo insurance | On file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 15, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #716970: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 10, 2026 (changed after our November 9, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 224537
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 9, 2026 (changed after our November 8, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 224537 → None
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 8, 2026 (changed after our November 7, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 224537
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 7, 2026 (changed after our November 6, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 224537 → None
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 6, 2026 (changed after our November 5, 2026 copy)
MCS-150 updated
FMCSA's file dates the update May 12, 2026
Why it may matter: Carriers must update the MCS-150 every two years. A fresh update means the fleet and contact details are recent.
What it doesn't show: The MCS-150 is filled in by the company itself; FMCSA doesn't check the numbers.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 6, 2026 (changed after our November 5, 2026 copy)
City or state on file changed
SARASOTA, FL → LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Why it may matter: A move can change which state's rules and inspections apply.
What it doesn't show: This is the address the company reported to FMCSA; THC hasn't visited it.
Next step: Check that the address on paperwork matches.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 6, 2026 (changed after our November 5, 2026 copy)
Phone number on file changed
(925) 813-0717 → (941) 584-9070
Why it may matter: Load scams often start with a phone or email that doesn't match the FMCSA record, so a recent change is worth knowing about.
What it doesn't show: Companies change numbers for ordinary reasons. The change doesn't show who made it.
Next step: Call the number now on file to confirm any load, not a number from an email or text.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 6, 2026 (changed after our November 5, 2026 copy)
Doing-business-as name changed
BMS MOVING & STORAGE → COLE MOVING SYSTEM
Why it may matter: Name changes are common after a sale or rebrand. A recent change is also something fraud checklists ask you to look at.
What it doesn't show: A name change alone says nothing about who owns or runs the company now.
Next step: Make sure the name on the rate confirmation and invoice matches the current FMCSA name.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 4, 2026 (changed after our November 3, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 224537
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 3, 2026 (changed after our November 2, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 224537 → None
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 1, 2026 (changed after our October 31, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 224537
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC October 31, 2026 (changed after our October 30, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 224537 → None
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 716970 (Bekins A-1 Movers INC) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 224537 (FMCSA authority file, November 15, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows Bekins A-1 Movers INC's common carrier authority was first granted on February 20, 1990 and has been active without a break since March 28, 2003; its broker authority is on record since September 16, 1996 (the original grant date isn't in FMCSA's electronic records).
Our daily record doesn't include Bekins A-1 Movers INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, Bekins A-1 Movers INC had 30 roadside inspections. 3.3% of driver inspections (all carriers: 6.1%) and 12.5% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It was in 1 reportable crash (0 fatal, 0 injury, 1 tow-away), counted whoever was at fault.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed May 12, 2026. The next update is due by October 31, 2027.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Bekins A-1 Movers INC ($1,000,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 23 years, 7 months (since March 28, 2003)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed May 12, 2026. Next update due by October 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
