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  • Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Sep 9, 2019 · Docket MC373055.

BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC

SUN VALLEY, CA

USDOT 1783153 Active Based in SUN VALLEY, CA
Operating authority
Insurance

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in SUN VALLEY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1783153. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common (Property). A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Sun Valley, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and IL (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Utility, and Utili are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 16.7% vs 6.7% +10.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.17 vs 1.80 +1.37
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
11942 ALLEGHENY ST
SUN VALLEY, CA 91352
Phone: 8189709383
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1783153
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 111,604 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.
OOS order history
2 out-of-service orders issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
16.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 5, 2003 to Sep 8, 2008 (1953 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 5, 2000 to Apr 1, 2002 (482 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 16, 2000 to Mar 6, 2002 (536 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 17, 2003 to Aug 30, 2008 (2021 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 7, 2023 to May 7, 2026 (1096 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 violations
5 OOS · 38.5%
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 3 1 33.3% Jun 19, 2025
Illinois (IL) 2 0 0.0% Feb 9, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Dec 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 6
Utility 5
Utili 1
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87006382 Feb 9, 2026 IL 3 I-80 WB
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
0 — No
86639080 Dec 19, 2025 MO 2 JOPLIN MO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.55E-B Yes
85053963 Jun 19, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
1 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
83945879 Feb 21, 2025 IL 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
0 — No
82472893 Aug 22, 2024 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
14 393.207(a), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1) Yes
82049031 Jul 4, 2024 CA 2 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA WP79627 · 1XKADP9X9GJ134063
2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0193098251 May 1, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA5401800080 Jan 8, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC373055
Active
Granted Apr 10, 2023
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC373055
Revoked
Granted Sep 8, 2008 Revoked Sep 9, 2019
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Sep 9, 2019 MC373055 Common (Property) REVOKED —
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 PDF
Sep 13, 2019 MC373055-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 10, 2019 MC373055 NC REVOCATION NC →
Sep 8, 2008 MC373055-C TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TRANSFER →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT0874014820 BIPD/Primary May 7, 2026 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT0874014820 91X May 7, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 1096 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 7, 2023 to May 7, 2026
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN323455 BIPD/Primary Feb 28, 2022 May 7, 2023 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP63653 00 BIPD/Primary Feb 28, 2021 Feb 28, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA1076673 BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2019 Feb 28, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP40984 00 BIPD/Primary Jun 5, 2019 Aug 30, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP40984 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2018 Jun 5, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP30614 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2017 Aug 30, 2018 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2014 Aug 30, 2017 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2014 Aug 30, 2014 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2010 Aug 30, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A CARGO Aug 30, 2010 Sep 27, 2014 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2010 Apr 1, 2014 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A CARGO Aug 30, 2010 Aug 30, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A BIPD/Primary Aug 30, 2008 Aug 30, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP57308A CARGO Aug 30, 2008 Aug 30, 2010 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2021 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 17, 2003 to Aug 30, 2008
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC04000367 CARGO Sep 3, 2002 Feb 17, 2003 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC04000367 BIPD/Primary Sep 3, 2002 Feb 17, 2003 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC04000367 CARGO Mar 6, 2002 Sep 3, 2002 CANCELLED
CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CC04000367 BIPD/Primary Mar 6, 2002 Sep 3, 2002 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 536 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 16, 2000 to Mar 6, 2002
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7654978099-991 CARGO Aug 13, 1999 Sep 16, 2000 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7654978099-991 BIPD/Primary Aug 13, 1999 Sep 16, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 7, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. May 8, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. May 7, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 7, 2023
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1096 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 7, 2026)
  5. Feb 28, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 24, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Mar 2, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Feb 28, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Sep 13, 2019
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Sep 9, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Sep 9, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Aug 30, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 5, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. May 15, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Sep 4, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Aug 30, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Aug 31, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Aug 30, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  19. Sep 27, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Aug 30, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Aug 29, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Apr 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  23. Feb 18, 2014
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  24. Aug 31, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Aug 30, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  26. Aug 30, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  27. Mar 30, 2009
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  28. May 5, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. May 5, 2003
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1953 days (through Sep 8, 2008)
  30. Feb 17, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Feb 17, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. Feb 17, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2021 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 30, 2008)
  33. Sep 3, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Dec 5, 2000
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  35. Dec 5, 2000
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 482 days (through Apr 1, 2002)
  36. Sep 16, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Sep 16, 2000
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  38. Sep 16, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 536 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 6, 2002)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 1 0
DESERT HILLS IF CA 1 1
I-80 WB IL 1 0
JOPLIN MO MO 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.207(a) Suspension defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
396.5(a) Oil/grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.209(d) Wheel fasteners loose/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC

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  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC

Is BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1783153 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC's safety rating? ▾
BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC based? ▾
BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 11942 ALLEGHENY ST, SUN VALLEY, California 91352. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC373055). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC operate? ▾
BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BEST TRUCKING SERVICES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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