BESTWAY OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
USDOT 1197037 • DBA: BESTWAY • 115 BESTWAY DR, CRESCO, PA, 18326
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-476576 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2517648 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2022 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0899C199 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 15, 2019 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2517648 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 14, 2025 |
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31B4260220 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31B4260320 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1043957 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757015 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03100540-DEWITT | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757013 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2517648 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2025 | Sep 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2517648 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 31B4260320 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1043957 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 31B4260220 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0899C199 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2013 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ91528757015 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ91528757013 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03100540-DEWITT | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC476576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2025 |
| MC476576 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2013 |
| MC476576 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2004 | — | 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
3 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (44 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...X70995 | BESTWAY OF PENNSYLVANIA INC |
| Dec 23, 2013 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2007 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2007 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records