BEST LIMOUSINES & TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1475332 • DBA: BEST-VIP CHAUFFEURED WORLDWIDE • 2550 S GARNSEY ST, SANTA ANA, CA, 92707
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-558557 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 1, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111E | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2670110-010 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (36 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2670110 | REPLACED | May 28, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111D | REPLACED | May 28, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2670110 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 1, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111D | NAME CHANGED | Apr 1, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2531780 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111C | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111B | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2392915 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111A | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2254091 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933104 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG933111 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2111533 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1958751 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1794403 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PUB577240 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1628511 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1475182 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PUB535894 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PUB495025 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1315025 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0571237-00 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2013 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0571237-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2013 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN QO2577 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN QO2577 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2012 | Mar 28, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN QO2577 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2011 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02 HHU QO2578 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2011 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN QO2577 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN QO2577 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2010 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02 HHU QO2578 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2010 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02UUNSM3C08 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02HHUQZ9734 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02UUNQZ9733 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02HHUSM3C09 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2008 | Apr 19, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA158207 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2006 | Mar 11, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111E | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2670110-010 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111D | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2670110 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111D | BIPD/Excess | May 28, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| NAMECHG | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2670110 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111C | BIPD/Excess | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2531780 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2392915 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111B | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111A | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2254091 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2111533 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933111 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 26, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG933104 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1958751 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PUB577240 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1794403 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1628511 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PUB535894 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1475182 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TOKIO MARINE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PUB495025 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1315025 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0571237-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0571237-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN QO2577 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN QO2577 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 HHU QO2578 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN QO2577 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN QO2577 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 HHU QO2578 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 26, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN QO2577 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02HHUQZ9734 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02UUNQZ9733 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02HHUSM3C09 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 19, 2009 | Apr 19, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA158207 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02UUNSM3C08 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-558557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-558557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-558557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-558557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC558557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2026 |
| MC558557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 |
| MC558557 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 15, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC558557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2023 |
| MC558557 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 14, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2024 |
| MC558557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2015 |
| MC558557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2013 |
| MC558557 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 2, 2011 | REVOKED | Apr 11, 2022 |
| MC558557 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 12, 2010 | REVOKED | Apr 26, 2011 |
| MC558557 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 24, 2010 |
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
1 state • 163 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from latest 100 of 163 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (163 inspections)
Showing 50 of 163
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA ANA | MAIN ST/70ft N of MURPHY AVE | ...069421 | BEST LIMOUSINES & TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 22, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events