BEST CARTAGE INC
USDOT 244285 • 829 GRAVES ST, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | PB11499804398 | ON FILE | Feb 27, 2021 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEL 8100008-00 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2008 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEL-8100008-00 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | PB11499804398 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEL 8100008-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VPP 4900014-05 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VPP4900014 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2004 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TVA000415 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Feb 4, 2004 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2002 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2002 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 00 10 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2002 | Oct 17, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 00 10 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 00 10 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2001 | Aug 20, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 63 93 92 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2000 | Jan 31, 2001 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 0E 28 29 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202185 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1999 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 9266830 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Sep 8, 1999 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 9250730 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 9250730 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Nov 12, 1998 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPOE2829 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 9250730 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM14796006500 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1997 | Sep 3, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM14796006500 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | F3Y 003 548-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 17, 1998 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | F3Y 003 548-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5832573 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5832574 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | AT 593 781 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP 300694251 03 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM14590395600 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 1995 | Sep 26, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | SURETY | 83028 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 1993 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03201044 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1991 | Mar 20, 1995 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T-13252 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1991 | Aug 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB11499804398 | SURETY | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB11499804398 | SURETY | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 83028 | SURETY | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL 8100008-00 | CARGO | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL-8100008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VPP 4900014-05 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VPP4900014 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL 8100008-00 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | CARGO | Mar 30, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TVA000415 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2004 | Feb 4, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2002 | Oct 17, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202185 | CARGO | Sep 26, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2002 | Aug 20, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 93 92 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2001 | Jan 31, 2001 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 0E 28 29 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TPOE2829 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9266830 | CARGO | Sep 8, 1999 | Sep 8, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | CARGO | Nov 12, 1998 | Nov 12, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14796006500 | CARGO | Sep 3, 1998 | Sep 3, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y 003 548-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 1998 | Aug 17, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y 003 548-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14796006500 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | AT 593 781 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5832574 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14590395600 | CARGO | Sep 26, 1996 | Sep 26, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5832573 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 300694251 03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T-13252 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03201044 | CARGO | Mar 20, 1995 | Mar 20, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-173882 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-173882 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC173882 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2021 |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | May 2, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 25, 2010 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2007 |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 1999 |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 1996 |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 1992 | REVOKED | Aug 24, 1993 |
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 1984 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 488 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from latest 100 of 488 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (488 inspections)
Showing 50 of 488
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | SHOP RD | ...604658 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...GB9870 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...JC0731 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TIMMONSVILLE | S SALLY HILL RD | ...208194 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KERNERSVILLE | 421 | ...GS6650 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KERNERSVILLE | MACY GROVE RD | ...JV4615 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 26, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GAFFNEY | INTERSTATE 85 | ...228532 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMLET | 177 | ...618461 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | QUINBY | FLORENCE HARLLEE BLVD | ...GX6731 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | 80SB | ...JV4619 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHERAW | HWY 1 | ...AS2470 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Apr 11, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MOCKSVILLE | 601 | ...360632 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 8, 2023 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BENNETTSVILLE | 1533 HIGHWAY 38 S | ...GX6733 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINSTON-SALEM | MYER LEE DR | ...228766 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CASSATT | HIGHWAY 1 | ...JC0734 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND CITY | I-95 NB | ...360566 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 10, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENNETTSVILLE | 9 | ...FK0832 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jun 2, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 4643 HUNTRIDGE RD | ...GB9870 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| May 6, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BISCOE | 73 | ...GB9870 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 24, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANDLEMAN | 73 | ...618539 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 220 | ...JV4615 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILSON | 117 | ...GC6181 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKINGHAM | 74 | ...FK9603 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...GB9868 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COWPENS | SB MM 82 | ...GS6633 | BEST CARTAGE INC |
Compliance Timeline
60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 60 events