- Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 18, 2025 · Docket MC024617.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 465 days (since Feb 12, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BEST CARGO TRANSPORT INC
CHICAGO, IL
BEST CARGO TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3002067. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
BEST CARGO TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Chicago, IL. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (3) and TN (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Volvo 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 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Cimr | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Wanamaker | 1 |
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83512118 | Dec 31, 2024 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83163029 | Nov 12, 2024 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LCL, 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 81968381 | Jun 26, 2024 | WA | 2 | ARLINGTON WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| 81965623 | Jun 12, 2024 | WA | 2 | ARLINGTON WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21T(e) | No |
| 81527630 | May 2, 2024 | WA | 1 | KELSO WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.205(a), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81369749 | Apr 15, 2024 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.207(b), 393.45(d), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79538158 | Jul 25, 2023 | WA | 1 | wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe) |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 78789797 | May 31, 2023 | WI | 2 | wi-byron-(town) |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 390.21T(b), 393.9(a), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 78286994 | Apr 6, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-39 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2500455964 | Dec 30, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WY0202500304 | Jan 7, 2025 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA000EB44776 | Jul 1, 2021 | WA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | MC024617 | Common | REVOKED | Feb 18, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2022 | May 4, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259128-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65001 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2020 | May 4, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55005 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2019 | May 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1549768 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2018 | May 4, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1549768 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2017 | May 5, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1549768 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2017 | May 4, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Jan 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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May 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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May 3, 2024
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May 4, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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May 3, 2023
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May 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Apr 21, 2022
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May 4, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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May 3, 2021
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May 4, 2020
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May 4, 2020insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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May 6, 2019
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May 4, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 4, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLINGTON WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| I-39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| KELSO WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC024617
Common · REVOKED · MC
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify BEST CARGO TRANSPORT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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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