BEST LINE LEASING INC
DBA: BEST LINE EQUIPMENT FIELD TECH SERVICES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 21 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST LINE LEASING INC (USDOT 1056199) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 3 fatalities on crash record — 21 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1056199/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.2% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 6.1% vs peer median 17.4% (better). n=3437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 219 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 154 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 85 | 85 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.35% | 3.53% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BEST LINE LEASING INC is a motor carrier based in STATE COLLEGE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1056199. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 249 power units and 230 drivers, with 154 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BEST LINE LEASING INC is a large fleet, operating 249 power units and 230 drivers, based in State College, PA. Across 83 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
83 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 41% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (48) and MD (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 249 power units (large fleet) and 230 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 124–374 power units (±50% of this carrier's 249 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 47 | 4 | 8.5% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 1.52 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (154 rows) View all 154 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88355363 | Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88193087 | Jun 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 88177925 | Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88057025 | Jun 5, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87848171 | May 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11A1-LCL | No |
| 87831310 | May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87773606 | May 6, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87721416 | Apr 30, 2026 | PA | 2 | MUNCY TWP PA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLL, 2-SLLSIV | No |
| 87680775 | Apr 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | EAST PENNSBORO PA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 2-SLLSR, 2-SLLDL, 95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87668845 | Apr 22, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 87635754 | Apr 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | RICE PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87634559 | Apr 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | DUSHORE BORO PA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87533630 | Apr 9, 2026 | PA | 2 | OLD LYCOMING TWP PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 41A-MCPVI, 2-SLLS4, 95A3 | Yes |
| 87436262 | Mar 30, 2026 | PA | 2 | HARRISBURG CITY PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 87449467 | Mar 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87340197 | Mar 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87240267 | Mar 6, 2026 | PA | 2 | PA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| 87368716 | Feb 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87089651 | Feb 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87012295 | Feb 9, 2026 | PA | 1 | TYRONE PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86986240 | Feb 6, 2026 | PA | 2 | LAKE HARMONY PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86920135 | Jan 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | QUAKERTOWN PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86786165 | Jan 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Yes |
| 86733061 | Jan 6, 2026 | PA | 3 | EASTON PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86515725 | Dec 8, 2025 | NJ | 1 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (21 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA300377900X | Dec 22, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA208972500X | Sep 14, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA202342800X | Mar 4, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA112728700X | Dec 15, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA103432900X | Mar 22, 2021 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA002122100X | Feb 25, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA912549500X | Sep 13, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA908039300X | Aug 9, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA908120900X | Aug 2, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA812804000X | Nov 20, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA807986100X | Jul 25, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA804520300X | Mar 1, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016325166 | Oct 27, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA604462100X | May 2, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA111996700X | Nov 16, 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA106488100X | May 14, 2011 | PA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA903180400X | Mar 10, 2009 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA709219500X | Aug 28, 2007 | PA | 0 | 4 | No | No | Injury |
| PA518620400X | Aug 9, 2005 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA402054100X | Jan 16, 2004 | PA | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| PA203499400X | Feb 6, 2002 | PA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 3 | 1 |
| ON GOLDEN MILE RD 264 FEET EAS | PA | 3 | 0 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 2 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 393.104(a) | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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