BEST FLEET INC
USDOT 2056255 • 424 MEADOWPARK LN, DUNCAN, SC, 29334
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-719789 | REVOKED | Oct 5, 2010 | Oct 13, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00915 | ON FILE | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00915 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00213 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8078816 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2018 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008830-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2014 | Oct 5, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP06487A | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2013 | Oct 5, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004817 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004817 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06186901 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2010 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN039136 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 30, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00915 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00915 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00213 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8078816 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008830-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP06487A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2014 | Oct 5, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004817 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2013 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004817 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2013 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06186901 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN039136 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2010 | Oct 5, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-719789 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-719789 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC719789 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 30, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC719789 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2014 |
| MC719789 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2011 |
| MC719789 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 7, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 13, 2015 |
| MC719789 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 5, 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
17 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA2 | 392.9AA2 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (28 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | S 2500 SAM HOUSTON PKWY E | ...UV8897 | BEST FLEET INC |
| Jun 29, 2015 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records