ALWAYS BEST TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3325072 • 19404 99TH ST CT E, BONNEY LAKE, WA, 98391
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1058699 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 12, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8729711285 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2607958 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEWA000019-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEWA000019-01 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEWA000019-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEWA000019-00 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1134630 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8729711285 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607958 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEWA000019-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEWA000019-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEWA000019-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEWA000019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1134630 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1058699 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2022 |
| MC1058699 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2022 |
| MC1058699 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records