BEST FIT MOVERS

USDOT 3051481 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: PETRU CARAMALAC General Freight Household Goods Based in SAN DIEGO, CA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: PETRU CARAMALAC
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST FIT MOVERS (USDOT 3051481)
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
Officer(s): PETRU CARAMALAC (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3051481/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89161 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3051481
In FMCSA records since Sep 22, 2017 (~8y)
Company officer PETRU CARAMALAC
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 14
Annual mileage 10,000,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2548 CACTUS RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3051481
In FMCSA records since Sep 22, 2017 (~8y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 10,000,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 7 3 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 3 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 29 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 2 2 0
OOS percentage 12.5% 12.5%
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%).

Power Units
10
Drivers
14
Inspections
29
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BEST FIT MOVERS is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3051481. 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 10 power units and 14 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

BEST FIT MOVERS is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 14 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 70% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (17 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,161 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,161 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
9.5%
Median across 89,161 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 16 4 25.0% Jul 19, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 10
International 7
Mack 7
Mits 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 4 2.28 2 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 1.25 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 7.23 7 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88471428 Jul 19, 2026 CA 1
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.201B-FR, 393.11A1-LLPL Yes
87975707 May 26, 2026 CA 1
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9A-LCL, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.95A1 No
86511212 Dec 5, 2025 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86454711 Nov 25, 2025 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.45D-B No
86344470 Nov 14, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LCL, 393.30-B Yes
86287592 Nov 8, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2SLLHOS No
86237263 Nov 2, 2025 CA 2 RAINBOW IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
86144762 Oct 23, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95F No
85277741 Jul 15, 2025 CA 1 RAINBOW IF
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84792696 May 25, 2025 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV No
84507310 Apr 23, 2025 CA 3 RAINBOW IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
84482446 Apr 23, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.11B4, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL Yes
84443530 Apr 16, 2025 CA 2 RAINBOW IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.11A1-LRR, 393.9A-LFTSI No
84019788 Mar 3, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.11A1-LHLM No
82902373 Oct 11, 2024 CA 2 CARSON PLATFORM
MITSUBISHI FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2, 390.21T(b)(1) No
82428461 Aug 17, 2024 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81997099 Jun 27, 2024 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2, 393.30 No
81635687 May 15, 2024 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 390.19(a)(2) No
81520783 May 3, 2024 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81299807 Apr 5, 2024 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.11(b)(5), 392.2 Yes
80326542 Dec 5, 2023 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80151176 Nov 7, 2023 CA 1 CAJON SCALES
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.8(f)(1) No
80279828 Oct 18, 2023 CA 5
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80279827 Oct 18, 2023 CA 5
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79657260 Sep 12, 2023 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA6452405100 Nov 29, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA6502202102 Sep 5, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA6452100620 Feb 24, 2021 CA 0 1 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
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 14 4
RAINBOW IF CA 5 1
CASTAIC IF CA 3 0
CAJON SCALES CA 1 0
CARSON PLATFORM CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
390.19(a)(2) HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required. General/Admin 1 0
391.11(b)(5) Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated Driver Fitness 1 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.30 Improper battery installation Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
Directory
Carrier Records
Discover
Explainers

How to verify BEST FIT MOVERS

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BEST FIT MOVERS

Is BEST FIT MOVERS an active motor carrier?
Yes. BEST FIT MOVERS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3051481 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BEST FIT MOVERS's safety rating?
BEST FIT MOVERS is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BEST FIT MOVERS had?
29 roadside inspections are on file for BEST FIT MOVERS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BEST FIT MOVERS's out-of-service rate?
BEST FIT MOVERS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 29 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BEST FIT MOVERS based?
BEST FIT MOVERS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2548 CACTUS RD, SAN DIEGO, California 92154. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BEST FIT MOVERS have valid operating authority?
BEST FIT MOVERS does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does BEST FIT MOVERS operate?
BEST FIT MOVERS self-reports 10 power units and 14 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BEST FIT MOVERS had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BEST FIT MOVERS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.