BEST WAY TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1089454 • 11205 SE FOSTER ROAD, PORTLAND, OR, 97266
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-451388 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 27, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01923172 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 451414 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2003 | Feb 26, 2004 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1923172 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2020 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN228108 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08417802 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2017 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08417802 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08417801 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN031202 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2010 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484912 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC9064331 00 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2008 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT774553-8006-061 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2006 | Mar 17, 2008 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3037444 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2004 | Mar 17, 2006 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3037444 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2004 | Apr 21, 2006 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 5993254 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2004 | Feb 16, 2004 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 5993254 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2003 | Mar 17, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01923172 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1923172 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN228108 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08417802 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08417802 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08417801 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN031202 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 484912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2010 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC9064331 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT774553-8006-061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2008 | Mar 17, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3037444 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2006 | Apr 21, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3037444 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2006 | Mar 17, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT 5993254 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2004 | Mar 17, 2004 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 451414 | CARGO | Feb 26, 2004 | Feb 26, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT 5993254 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2004 | Feb 16, 2004 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC451388 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2024 |
| MC451388 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2010 |
| MC451388 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2004 |
| MC451388 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 2003 | — | 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
10 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.11(g) | Failing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2007 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records