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BEST FREIGHTLINES INC

USDOT 1312590 • DBA: BEST TRANSPORT • 5847 E YOSEMITE AVE, MERCED, CA, 95340

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,312,590
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
9162159595
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
394,124
BOC-3 Agent
SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
Physical Address
5847 E YOSEMITE AVE, MERCED, CA, 95340
Mailing Address
P O BOX 3273, MERCED, CA, 95344
Contact
Phone: 9162159595

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 1, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-614143ACTIVEUnknownFeb 4, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM91DT000003-01ON FILEFeb 1, 2026Feb 1, 2026

Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM91DT000003-00CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2025Feb 12, 2026
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM91DT000003-00REPLACEDFeb 1, 2025Feb 1, 2026
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA990154566CANCELLEDDec 4, 2024Feb 4, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN345707CANCELLEDMay 23, 2023Dec 4, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN323541CANCELLEDJan 23, 2023May 23, 2023
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN280518CANCELLEDMar 5, 2020Jan 23, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary189480001REPLACEDSep 26, 2018Mar 5, 2020
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary189480001CANCELLEDJun 14, 2018Sep 26, 2018
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary189480001CANCELLEDMar 5, 2018Jun 14, 2018
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08416502REPLACEDMar 5, 2017Mar 5, 2018
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08416501CANCELLEDMar 5, 2016Apr 15, 2017
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08416501REPLACEDMar 5, 2016Mar 5, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN161354REPLACEDSep 22, 2015Mar 5, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN161354REPLACEDMay 18, 2015Sep 22, 2015
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN161354NAME CHANGEDMay 18, 2015Oct 20, 2015
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN143346CANCELLEDDec 18, 2014May 18, 2015
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN143346CANCELLEDSep 18, 2014Dec 18, 2014
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN143212CANCELLEDMar 5, 2014Sep 18, 2014
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0005782001CANCELLEDMar 5, 2013Mar 5, 2014
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN009570REPLACEDMar 5, 2010Mar 5, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN637350CANCELLEDMar 5, 2009Mar 5, 2010
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 9483833 02CANCELLEDJun 10, 2008Mar 5, 2009
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 9483833 02CANCELLEDMar 5, 2008Jun 10, 2008
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 9483833 01CANCELLEDJul 27, 2007Mar 5, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYCM91DT000003-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 12, 2026Feb 12, 2026
TERM/REPLCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYCM91DT000003-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2026Feb 1, 2026
TERM/REPLCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYCM91DT000003-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2026Feb 1, 2026
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA990154566BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2025Feb 4, 2025
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN345707BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2024Dec 4, 2024
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN323541BIPD/PrimaryMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN280518BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.189480001BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2020Mar 5, 2020
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.189480001BIPD/PrimarySep 26, 2018Sep 26, 2018
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.189480001BIPD/PrimaryJun 14, 2018Jun 14, 2018
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08416502BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08416501BIPD/PrimaryApr 15, 2017Apr 15, 2017
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08416501BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2017Mar 5, 2017
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN161354BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2016Mar 5, 2016
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN161354BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN161354BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN143346BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2015May 18, 2015
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN143346BIPD/PrimaryDec 18, 2014Dec 18, 2014
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN143212BIPD/PrimarySep 18, 2014Sep 18, 2014
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0005782001BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2014Mar 5, 2014
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN009570BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2013Mar 5, 2013
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN637350BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2010Mar 5, 2010
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 9483833 02BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2009Mar 5, 2009
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 9483833 02BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2008Jun 10, 2008
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 9483833 01BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2008Mar 5, 2008

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 16, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 4, 2026
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 8, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 5, 2025
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 4, 2024
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2023
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 18, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2018
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 20, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2017
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 17, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 23, 2015
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 21, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 24, 2014
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2014
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2010
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 5, 2009
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 14, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 19, 2008
MC614143CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 4, 2008
MC614143MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 17, 2007—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
72%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
23
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
4.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states • 21 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (23 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.17390.1710—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.86(a)(2)Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.10vs nat'l 1.80
-0.70 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 16, 202686845198RoadsideCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 16, 202686845197RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 16, 202686845199RoadsideCALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 28, 202585641988I-80ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 12, 202585207041GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 28, 202585091530KIOWA COUNTY - 097KSLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 393.203E-CBPNo
Jun 25, 202585058203DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 30, 202584296820W 12TH ST AT TX95 NBTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER8396.17C, 393.55C2, 393.55ENo
Mar 12, 202584106321BOOMTOWNNVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 20, 202483469265BAKERSFIELD AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 6, 202483383089FORSYTH GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.24, 391.41B10-MCYes
Nov 17, 202483180055ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4395.24, 390.17No
Nov 6, 202483097568MERCEDCALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 4, 202483086281MERCEDCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 4, 202483086283DOS PALOSCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 4, 202483086282MERCEDCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 30, 20248280536139 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 10, 202482359488RoadsideNMLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 4, 202482301607RoadsideIALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 18, 202481398141SHANDONCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.86(a)(2)No
Jun 6, 202378830606SUMNER COUNTY - 191KSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 5.0% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

MERCED3
DONNER PASS CVEF1
DOS PALOS1
SHANDON1
FORSYTH GA1 · 1 OOS
39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD1
I-801
KIOWA COUNTY - 0971

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 15, 2024IATOW00—I 35 NB MM 210...MC0953BEST TRANSPORT
Nov 23, 2017CATOW00————
Mar 21, 2017AZTOW00————
May 8, 2016CATOW00————
Dec 26, 2015OKINJURY01————
Dec 26, 2015OKINJURY01————
Dec 11, 2014CATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 12, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2026
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-614143
Feb 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 5, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 21, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 26, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 26, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 20, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 18, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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