BEST WAY EXPRESS INC

DOT #223377 • MC #162820 • DBA: BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
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BEST WAY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in VINCENNES, IN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 223377 and MC number 162820. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1982, a span of roughly 43 years. BEST WAY EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 138 power units and 96 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Beverages, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 125 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.4% and 14 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, and MO. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of August 2006. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC
DBA Name
BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
DOT Number
223377
MC Number
162820
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Sep 28, 1982

Location

Physical Address
2242 S OLD DECKER ROAD
VINCENNES, IN 47591-6117
Mailing Address
2242 S OLD DECKER ROAD
VINCENNES, IN 47591-6117

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
138
Total Drivers
96
Truck Units
138
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Beverages Paper Products

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BEST WAY EXPRESS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

125
Total Inspections
65
Inspections with Violations
28
Out-of-Service Violations
2.4%
Driver OOS Rate
39.68%
Vehicle OOS Rate
14
Reportable Crashes
5
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Aug 23, 2006

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BEST WAY EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 162820 Active Active Inactive 2021-06-08 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2023-01-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where BEST WAY EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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