BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2111812 • 3662 S 3500 W, WEST HAVEN, UT, 84401
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-736274 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 28, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03279964 | ON FILE | Mar 21, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GIC 36-0900-00024 | ON FILE | Feb 2, 2011 | May 23, 2013 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3279964 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2021 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN253451 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT9486284 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT9486284 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN160380 | REPLACED | May 20, 2015 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN160380 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2015 | May 20, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0166900 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0130700 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000969000 | CANCELLED | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 36-1921-00024 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03279964 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3279964 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN253451 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | SFT9486284 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9486284 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160380 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160380 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2015 | May 20, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0166900 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0130700 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| REVOKED | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 36-0900-00024 | CARGO | May 23, 2013 | May 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000969000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 36-1921-00024 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-736274 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2024 |
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2021 |
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2019 |
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2018 |
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 |
| MC736274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2013 |
| MC736274 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 1, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC736274 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 4, 2012 |
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
7 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
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 (18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SINCLAIR | I-80 MP 220.09 | ...UH1338 | BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 23, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2011 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records