BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2379727 • 645 EXECUTIVE DR, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-817206 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 4, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003765 | ON FILE | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2023 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882996 03 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882996 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882996 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882996 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0056761001 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2016 | Apr 12, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046991 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2015 | Apr 12, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS030756 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2014 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2157018 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2013 | Apr 12, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003765 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882996 03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882996 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882996 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882996 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0056761001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046991 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2016 | Apr 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS030756 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2015 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2157018 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2021 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2020 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2019 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2018 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2015 |
| MC817206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2014 |
| MC817206 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
31 states • 169 inspections
Violation Summary (112 violations from latest 100 of 169 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SMRS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
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 (169 inspections)
Showing 50 of 169
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WANATAH | US HIGHWAY 30 | ...VS4034 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST HARTFORD | 84-E | ...473198 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 9, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TYRONE TWP | US23 | ...NB5337 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 29, 2025 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | READINGTON | I-78 Secondary | ...VS4033 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 17, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...WL0661 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTERVILLE(WAYNE) | I-70 | ...UX0735 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | OCHS HWY | ...NB5336 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| May 8, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EASTON CITY | SAINT JOHN ST | ...473201 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| May 22, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALLEY VIEW | GRANGER RD RD | ...953496 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | AURORA TWP | I-88 E/B | ...400006 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ADDISON TWP | I-290 E/B | ...844621 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEWISBURG (LOGAN CO) | US0431 | ...NB5337 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 29, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GREENCASTLE PIKE | ...KG8102 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONDON | I 0075 | ...965327 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 5, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events