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A BETTER WAY AUTOMOTIVE LLC

USDOT 3282719 • 3512 COUNTRY RD 278, FIVE POINTS, AL, 36855

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,282,719
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Alabama
Phone
7068829822
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
20,000
BOC-3 Agent
US COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Physical Address
3512 COUNTRY RD 278, FIVE POINTS, AL, 36855
Contact
Phone: 7068829822

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 13, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1041335ACTIVEUnknownJul 14, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4551597ON FILEJul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2024

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA962814185CANCELLEDJun 29, 2023Jul 13, 2023
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA962814185CANCELLEDDec 13, 2022Jun 29, 2023
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)BIPD/Primary03TRM035793-03NAME CHANGEDNov 1, 2021Oct 31, 2022
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)BIPD/Primary03TRM035793-02CANCELLEDNov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2021
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)BIPD/Primary03TRM035793-01REPLACEDNov 1, 2019Oct 5, 2019
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryTP2019AL0004REPLACEDOct 5, 2019Nov 1, 2019
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryTP2019AL0004CANCELLEDOct 5, 2019Jan 7, 2020
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryTP2019AL0004CANCELLEDMay 28, 2019Oct 29, 2019
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryTP2019AL0004REPLACEDMay 28, 2019Oct 5, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.4551597BIPD/PrimaryJul 13, 2024Jul 13, 2024
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA962814185BIPD/PrimaryJul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA962814185BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2023Jun 29, 2023
NAMECHGCYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)03TRM035793-03BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
CANCELCYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)03TRM035793-02BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
CANCELHAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.TP2019AL0004BIPD/PrimaryJan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
TERM/REPLHAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.TP2019AL0004BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019
TERM/CANCLHAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.TP2019AL0004BIPD/PrimaryOct 29, 2019Oct 29, 2019
TERM/REPLCYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)03TRM035793-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2019Oct 5, 2019
TERM/REPLHAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.TP2019AL0004BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2019Oct 5, 2019

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1041335INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1041335COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 14, 2023
MC1041335COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 2, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 9, 2023
MC1041335MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 23, 2022—Unknown
MC1041335COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 5, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 27, 2021
MC1041335MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 30, 2021REVOKEDOct 31, 2022
MC1041335MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDJun 27, 2019—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
12
Violations
6
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.3%
Driver OOS %
8.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 12 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (6 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9b(a)392.9b(a)11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10—General/Admin

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.50vs nat'l 1.80
-1.30 below avg

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

Inspection History (12 inspections)

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Inspection History (12 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Nov 12, 202586331995LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 12, 202586331991LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 12, 202586331509LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.9D2-FTF, 393.60DNo
Nov 12, 202586331513LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 8, 202584676379LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Feb 12, 202583901817LAGRANGE GAGALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60DNo
Nov 1, 202483109721LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 1, 202483109686LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 9, 202482665068LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.9b(a), 390.21T(b)(1)Yes
Dec 4, 202381442483LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 4, 202381442779LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 4, 202380431831LAGRANGE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-092025-11
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAGRANGE GA12 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
Unsafe Driving1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 13, 2024GATOW00LAGRANGESR 109 VERNON ST AT PANTHER ST...A99165A BETTER WAY AUTOMOTIVE LLC
Oct 4, 2022GAINJURY01—UPPER BIG SPRINGS RD NEAR CALLAWAY CHURCH RD...B23593A BETTER WAY AUTOMOTIVE LLC
Nov 22, 2021ALFATAL20RURAL CHAMBERSCR-278...B32358A BETTER WAY AUTOMOTIVE

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 13, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 14, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1041335
Jul 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2022
Insurance
Insurance namechg
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 22, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in AL
2 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HAULERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary

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