BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC

USDOT 2811363 • 2940 SWINDELL RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805

ACTIVEMotor CarrierFreight Forwarder
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,811,363
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Freight Forwarder
State
Phone
8137507666
Power Units (MCS-150)
61
Drivers (MCS-150)
61
MCS-150 Mileage
7,320,000
Physical Address
2940 SWINDELL RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 29, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Freight ForwarderFF-057741DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-937180ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INCSURETY101323799ON FILEJan 29, 2025Jul 25, 2025
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6508861ON FILEOct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2022

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-8974591REPLACEDOct 20, 2019Oct 20, 2021
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0061123REPLACEDOct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELMERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC101323799SURETYJul 25, 2025Jul 25, 2025
TERM/REPLBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6508861BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2022Oct 20, 2022
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-8974591BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2021
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0061123BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2019Oct 20, 2019

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
FF057741PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERDISMISSEDFeb 25, 2025Unknown
FF057741PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERDISMISSEDJan 9, 2023Unknown
MC937180MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 26, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
22%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
166
Violations
183
28 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
61
Drivers (MCS-150)
61
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
6
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
6
May
7
Jun
3
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
7
Oct
3
Nov
8
Dec
9
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 166 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

25 states166 inspections

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Violation Summary (183 violations from latest 100 of 166 inspections)

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Violation Summary (183 violations from latest 100 of 166 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number90Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY390.21TB3-OPERBY10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMADBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BSRFSADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BRMMCADBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLT-1/16ADBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2PKOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82A1Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2AUOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.3393.310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.83vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (166 inspections)

Showing 50 of 166

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Inspection History (166 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687494443RoadsideWILevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Mar 18, 202687332874KUTTAWAKYLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Mar 16, 202687313710RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-QYes
Mar 11, 202687319154CROOKSTON MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLILCNo
Mar 6, 202687224416EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202687233601SWEETWATER TNTNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687176038HANCOCK WIWILevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 23, 202687130257W I 94 @ N ELM RDMILevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.16ADNo
Feb 17, 202687061969LONDONKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LRLI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 6, 20268700605215 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 4, 202686966527I-57ILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686927004PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9393.55E-B, 390.21TB3-OPERBY, 393.53B-BYes
Jan 23, 202686882611JASPER FLFLLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686872285MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BOSYes
Jan 15, 202686828411SPARTA WIWILevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686833905WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER14393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Yes
Jan 9, 202686758287MOORETON NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202686726063LONDONKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Jan 7, 202686755093HANCOCK WIWILevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSMLNo
Jan 3, 202686711577TIFTON GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 28, 202586687772JACKSON GAGALevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LSML, 393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Dec 22, 202586638451MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202586579946PRATTVILLE ALALLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 16, 202586605044RoadsideMILevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LHLI, 393.60CNo
Dec 15, 202586598942HANCOCK WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Dec 10, 202586527949EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586484913PIONEER TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 3, 202586485253FARRAGUT TNTNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202586395212HUDSON WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR12396.5B-HWSL, 393.55C1-B, 393.9A-LILYes
Nov 19, 202586392508HANCOCK WIWILevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 7, 202586262240BLAND VAVALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22H3-ELDMFNo
Oct 31, 202586214978BUXTON NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 31, 202586212827STEELE MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 22, 202586153921STEELE MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 21, 202586135362SPARTA WIWILevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LLPLNo
Oct 10, 202586014786LONDONKYLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Oct 8, 202586016297RoadsideMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95A3, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Oct 1, 202585955961HANCOCK WIWILevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202585889315WADDYKYLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-FYes
Sep 11, 202585744738COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 9, 202585770375HIGGINSON ARARLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.95F, 393.95A1, 396.3A1-BALRYes
Sep 2, 202585666443ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 29, 202585645077HANCOCK WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Aug 26, 20258563343916 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR12395.24C2III, 393.45B2, 393.75CYes
Aug 13, 202585500586OCALA FLFLLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 12, 202585499487JANESVILLE WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Aug 8, 202585469174TISHOMINGO COUNTYMSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Aug 5, 202585465458INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MNMNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-BHTD, 393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 29, 202585387069LIVE OAK FLFLLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 202585346302JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER9392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.95A4-EEUSYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

116 total · 16.4% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 20, 2026MNTOW00MARIONUSTH 52...FH3151BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC
Nov 16, 2025ARINJURY01RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY)I55S...891811BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC
Jan 5, 2025MITOW00VAN BUREN TWPW I 94...604397BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC
Dec 14, 2024OHTOW00DAYTONIR 75...293630BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC
Nov 14, 2021FLINJURY01UNINCORPORATEDI-95 NB...W61818BEST CARRIER SOLUTIONS INC

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 20, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in AR
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC • SURETY
Jan 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 20, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 20, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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