- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,425 days (since Jun 23, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BEST NATIONAL INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
DBA: CJJ INDUSTRIES INC
BEST NATIONAL INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED is a motor carrier based in SUMMIT, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2927244. 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 8 power units and 13 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BEST NATIONAL INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 13 drivers, based in Summit, IL. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 28% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (5) and OH (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (58.3% of violations); top code 395.8 (Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 13 drivers; Great Dane, Mack, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87139464 | Feb 24, 2026 | IL | 2 | 80 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86682205 | Dec 30, 2025 | IN | 2 | PORTAGE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85487569 | Aug 11, 2025 | WI | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84487166 | Apr 22, 2025 | OH | 2 | ARCHBOLD OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84168230 | Mar 18, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8F7-HOSM | No |
| 84131346 | Mar 13, 2025 | IL | 2 | HOUBOLT RD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83638280 | Jan 16, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-013---compton---us30-@-il251 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82864921 | Oct 7, 2024 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82816721 | Sep 25, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-94 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82423763 | Aug 16, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 395.8, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82537929 | Jul 22, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-55 N/B |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82110941 | Jul 8, 2024 | WI | 1 | JANESVILLE WI |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81433862 | Apr 23, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-n-i-75@pontiac-scale |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81154833 | Mar 19, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-pontiac-scale-s/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75(a), 172.504(a) | Yes |
| 80943310 | Feb 23, 2024 | MI | 2 | PAW PAW TWP |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
| 80726035 | Jan 29, 2024 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80706875 | Jan 26, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-s-i-75-@-jozlyn-rd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79944624 | Oct 16, 2023 | IN | 3 | in-eb-i-80-152.8 |
MCKT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 395.8(k)(2), 395.8, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79872238 | Oct 9, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79806370 | Sep 29, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-55 NB SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79976832 | Sep 26, 2023 | IL | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 79774281 | Sep 26, 2023 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 79994278 | Sep 21, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79496626 | Aug 23, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79473371 | Jul 21, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-new-buffalo-scale |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003504359 | Jul 22, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0904399898 | Nov 9, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX003035879 | May 15, 2023 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MI0002570639 | May 5, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2016 | MC987975-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP26433A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2016 | Jun 23, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 23, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 24, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| 80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| HOUBOLT RD | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 N/B | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 NB SCALE | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-88 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-94 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PACKARD HWY | MI | 1 | 0 |
| PAW PAW TWP | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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