BEST BUY METALS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 9 days May 25, 2013 → Jun 3, 2013
- Contract (Property) gap · 95 days Inactive Jun 3, 2013 → reinstated Sep 6, 2013
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST BUY METALS LLC (USDOT 1601205) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ISAAC LIBBEY (Company officer); ANGEL LIBBEY (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — May 25, 2013 → Jun 3, 2013 • Contract (Property) gap · 95 days — Inactive Jun 3, 2013 → reinstated Sep 6, 2013 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1601205/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.4% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33522 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSTATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 5, 2022
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.76% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BEST BUY METALS LLC is a motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1601205. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 31 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BEST BUY METALS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 31 drivers, based in Cleveland, TN. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 143% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (11) and TN (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.9% of violations); top code 391.11(b)(5) (Not physically qualified) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 31 drivers; Dodge, Ram, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,522 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 3, 2013 to Sep 6, 2013 (95 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 22, 2013 to Jan 25, 2013 (3 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 25, 2013 to Jun 3, 2013 (9 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | May 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.33 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88345565 | Jul 7, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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9 | 393.40F-BNPB, 393.43DBMA, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 88035973 | Jun 2, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87913836 | May 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87867345 | May 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87608615 | Apr 16, 2026 | NC | 1 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87290736 | Mar 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-us-601-@-baucom-deese-rd |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86591754 | Dec 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 64 AT US 19 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85962103 | Sep 29, 2025 | GA | 1 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85705318 | Sep 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-26 |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85427070 | Aug 6, 2025 | TN | 1 | ATHENS TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.87A-FPLR | Yes |
| 85299864 | Jul 23, 2025 | SC | 1 | SENECA SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS | No |
| 85017346 | Jun 19, 2025 | NC | 1 | US 74 NEAR NC 28 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.43 | Yes |
| 84091031 | Mar 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-cabarrus-county,-nc-49 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84037795 | Feb 26, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-i-26,-east |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83491746 | Dec 27, 2024 | TN | 3 | CHATTANOOGA TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83166395 | Nov 13, 2024 | NC | 1 | 74 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83071657 | Nov 1, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82990697 | Oct 24, 2024 | NC | 1 | PVA WS |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.9, 393.78 | No |
| 82990397 | Oct 23, 2024 | NC | 1 | US 74 AT EXT 67 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82874992 | Oct 8, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82711960 | Sep 18, 2024 | TN | 1 | OOLTEWAH TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 81427971 | Apr 18, 2024 | GA | 1 | RISING FAWN GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81427728 | Apr 18, 2024 | TN | 1 | VONORE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 79495667 | Aug 24, 2023 | SC | 1 | US 123 PICKENS COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 393.78, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79303664 | Aug 2, 2023 | NC | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009351676 | Feb 29, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC760942 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 6, 2013 | MC760942-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 7, 2013 | MC760942-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 19, 2012 | MC760942 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 7, 2011 | MC760942-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127558CA | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 5, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000167061 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2019 | Apr 5, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAS8921357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 | REPLACED |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAS8921357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2018 | Jul 25, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S 2071466 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2013 | Mar 6, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 9 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 25, 2013 to Jun 3, 2013 | ||||||
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4739950900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 25, 2013 | May 25, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 22, 2013 to Jan 25, 2013 | ||||||
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-399509-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2011 | Jan 22, 2013 | NAME CHANGED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-399509-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2011 | Sep 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 5, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 25, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2019
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Jul 18, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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Sep 6, 2013
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Jun 3, 2013
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Jun 3, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 3, 2013authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 95 days (through Sep 6, 2013)
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May 25, 2013insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 25, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 9 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 3, 2013)
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Jan 22, 2013
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Jan 22, 2013insuranceNAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 22, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 25, 2013)
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Sep 20, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 123 OCONEE COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| RISING FAWN GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| 74 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I- | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| PVA WS | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 64 AT US 19 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 74 AT EXT 67 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 74 NEAR NC 28 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC760942
common · N · MC
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STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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28 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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