Bekins A-1 Movers Inc
USDOT 716970 · FF-6086, FF-6086, MC-224537 · Sarasota, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Bekins A-1 Movers Inc (dba BMS Moving & Storage) is a corporation based in Sarasota, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 145 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #111 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 30 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are household goods, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Bekins A-1 Movers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | BMS Moving & Storage |
| USDOT number | 716970 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-6086, FF-6086, MC-224537 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7357 Merchant Court, Sarasota, FL 34240 |
| Phone | (925) 813-0717 |
| First registered | Dec 4, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 716970.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 114 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 49 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 1,159,032 miles reported for 2026 – about 7,993 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 28% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 39 CDL drivers; 37 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 65 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Bekins A-1 Movers Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 28% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 85% lower than average |
| Inspections | 30 | 30 with a driver check, 16 with a vehicle check, 23 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Florida
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Florida carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sfakia LLC USDOT 2562486 | West Palm Beach | 83 | 70 | 77 | 11.4% | 4 |
| Sierra Mountain Transport LLC USDOT 3983150 | Jacksonville | 132 | 120 | 151 | 30.3% | 9 |
| Southeast Transportation Systems Inc USDOT 893912 | Jacksonville | 112 | 112 | 110 | 6.2% | 13 |
| U-Haul Company of Florida Corp USDOT 429357 | Tampa | 143 | 283 | 22 | 12.5% | 4 |
| Vision Auto Transport Inc USDOT 2257988 | Miami | 95 | 95 | 109 | 12.0% | 8 |
| Centurion-Eagle Auto Transport Inc USDOT 471614 | Jacksonville | 239 | 207 | 196 | 14.6% | 25 |
Other carriers near Sarasota
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sysco West Coast Florida Inc USDOT 610514 | Palmetto | 135 | 168 | 11 | 0.0% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Bekins A-1 Movers Inc?
Bekins A-1 Movers Inc is registered with USDOT number 716970 and operating authority FF-6086, FF-6086, MC-224537.
How many trucks does Bekins A-1 Movers Inc have?
It reports 145 power units (26 tractors, 119 straight trucks) and 49 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 22, 2026).
Where is Bekins A-1 Movers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sarasota, Florida 34240.
What is the out-of-service rate of Bekins A-1 Movers Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.