BESTMARK EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1007378 • 2286 U ROAD, STRONG CITY, KS, 66869
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-425574 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993585726 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000235 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0000861 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006853 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006945 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1007848 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MPP1007848 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM002361-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM002361 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM002361 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02 TRM002361-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA150026 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641667 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0581219 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 357881 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2489963 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2004 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2489963 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2002 | Apr 5, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993585726 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000235 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0000861 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006853 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006945 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1007848 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MPP1007848 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM002361-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM002361 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM002361 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02 TRM002361-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA150026 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641667 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0581219 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357881 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489963 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489963 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2004 | Apr 5, 2004 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2021 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2016 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2014 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2013 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2010 |
| MC425574 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2009 |
| MC425574 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 6, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 76 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 76 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (76 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-44 E | ...840523 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW CASTLE | NE 24TH ST | ...840711 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | N NORTHFIELD QUEBEC ST AT I70 HWY_EB | ...347215 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 2, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 75 NB | ...129557 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 13, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOTHAN | ROSS CLARK CIR | ...368094 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 26, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 WB MM 283 | ...840616 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | US-231 | ...840611 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 12, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | FRANK C AMERSON JR PKWY NEAR SARDIS CHURCH RD | ...H85057 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOCA RATON | INTERSTATE 95 (SR-9) NB SOF CONGRESS AVE | ...368093 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLUE SPRINGS | IS 70 | ...367161 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5200 | US-190 | ...840616 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| May 23, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | GUYMON | HURLIMAN | ...B13807 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 9, 2021 | MS | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MARSHALL | 22 | ...129558 | BESTMARK EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2019 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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