BETTER BEVERAGES INC
DBA: SPEEDY FOUNTAIN
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BETTER BEVERAGES INC (USDOT 2806923) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2806923/ As of: Jul 15, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BETTER BEVERAGES INC is a motor carrier based in CERRITOS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2806923. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 15 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BETTER BEVERAGES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 11 drivers, based in Cerritos, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (7 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by HM Compliance (58.3% of violations); top code 172.516C6-HMPMC (HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Peterbilt and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,548 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 14 13
Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Isuzu | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 3.64 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88259462 | Jun 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88113250 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86856240 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | PERALTA SCALES |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11A1-LRR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86545986 | Dec 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | CAJON SCALES |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 86111891 | Oct 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-91-w/b-peralta-scales |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 107.620B-HMAMC, 172.516C6-HMPMC | No |
| 85664067 | Aug 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-n/b-s/of-sr-138 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 177.823A-HMPMCM | No |
| 85612611 | Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 177.834J2-HMBPDV, 178.337-9C-HMP, 172.328B-HMM | Yes |
| 85611017 | Aug 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | CAJON SCALES |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81869450 | Jun 12, 2024 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79528783 | Aug 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | CAJON SCALES |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.203(b), 172.202(a)(5) | No |
| 78634860 | May 4, 2023 | CA | 5 | CERRITOS |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78634859 | May 4, 2023 | CA | 5 | CERRITOS |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11 | No |
| 78634838 | May 4, 2023 | CA | 5 | CERRITOS |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78634837 | May 4, 2023 | CA | 5 | CERRITOS |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5502002182 | May 7, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8401714908 | Mar 14, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008090630 | Jun 20, 2016 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0007139896 | Sep 25, 2015 | CA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERRITOS | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 3 | 1 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| PERALTA SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RANCHO CUCAMONGA | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.202(a)(5) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify BETTER BEVERAGES INC
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- 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.
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