COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 142382 • 1875 HARLEM RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14212
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003042 | ON FILE | May 21, 2021 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929320934 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MZI 93014220 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003035 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2020 | May 21, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003017 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2018 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF664206 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055781 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929320934 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500544-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 300544 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPA 0137505-AS | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929320934 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2003 | Dec 15, 2012 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929320934 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2003 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF312621 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2002 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF312621 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2002 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | CCOPA76166 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 1997 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | CCOPA76166 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 1997 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | C MOP P 78 990 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 1996 | Apr 29, 1997 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAC 1954829 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | I0 7185753 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 1995 | Jun 16, 1996 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | I0 7185753 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 1995 | Apr 29, 1996 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | TKF304737 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-C 123638 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1994 | Feb 23, 1995 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 616 569-00 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 1993 | Apr 29, 1995 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B 74 94 59 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 1990 | Nov 13, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003042 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003035 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003017 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929320934 | SURETY | Dec 19, 2018 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF664206 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055781 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929320934 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929320934 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500544-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929320934 | SURETY | Dec 15, 2012 | Dec 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 300544 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MZI 93014220 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF312621 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | CPA 0137505-AS | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF312621 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCOPA76166 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCOPA76166 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | B 74 94 59 | SURETY | Nov 13, 2003 | Nov 13, 2003 |
| CANCEL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BAC 1954829 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | C MOP P 78 990 | CARGO | Apr 29, 1997 | Apr 29, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | I0 7185753 | CARGO | Jun 16, 1996 | Jun 16, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | I0 7185753 | CARGO | Apr 29, 1996 | Apr 29, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | TKF304737 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 616 569-00 | CARGO | Apr 29, 1995 | Apr 29, 1995 |
| CANCEL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BA-C 123638 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 1995 | Feb 23, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-140349 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC140349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2018 |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2018 |
| MC140349 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2013 |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2013 |
| MC140349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2013 |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2012 |
| MC140349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2012 |
| MC140349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2010 |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2010 |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2009 |
| MC140349 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Sep 23, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC140349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC140349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC140349 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 27, 1990 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2004 |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC140349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1980 | — | 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
8 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(f) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | 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:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (49 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...BV4293 | COPE - BESTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: 20 41031003 | ...248057 | COPE - BESTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 303 | ...787203 | COPE - BESTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 6, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...BV4352 | COPE - BESTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2015 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2015 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2011 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2011 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2010 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2009 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2008 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2008 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2007 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY-2024-0128-US1332 | Oct 30, 2024 | 396.3(a) | $4,970 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events