BEST EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
BEST EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in JACKSONVILLE, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3340236. 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 1 driver, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
BEST EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Jacksonville, FL. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (2) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 393.11A1-LRR (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Great Dane, Kenworth, 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 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 5, 2021 to May 17, 2021 (42 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 30, 2021 to May 14, 2021 (45 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 4 |
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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86712152 | Jan 3, 2026 | GA | 3 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85488087 | Aug 7, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LRR | Yes |
| 82113671 | Jul 9, 2024 | FL | 3 | LEE FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81918124 | Jun 14, 2024 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.82, 395.22(g) | No |
| 81855947 | Jun 12, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROAD PATROL |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 81382522 | Apr 12, 2024 | FL | 2 | PALM COAST FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79774679 | Sep 26, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8(e)(1), 396.3(a)(1), 393.45 | Yes |
| 79051947 | Jun 30, 2023 | IN | 2 | in-i-65sb-scales-mm#241 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45 | Yes |
| 78468279 | Apr 24, 2023 | IN | 3 | I-65 SB 51 MM |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD22A0879249 | Jan 16, 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | MC1065993-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 10, 2020 | MC1065993-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-FL-0008783-25 | 91X | Jul 8, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003505-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003505-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00001083-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2023 | May 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171966-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3020263-0 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2021 | May 13, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3020263-0 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2021 | May 20, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3020263-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3020263-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 45 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 30, 2021 to May 14, 2021 | |||||
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXFL000595-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 8, 2025
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Jul 6, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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May 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2024
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May 15, 2023
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May 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2022
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Sep 28, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2021
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May 17, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 5, 2021authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 42 days (through May 17, 2021)
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Mar 30, 2021insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 45 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 14, 2021)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| I-65 SB 51 MM | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| ROAD PATROL | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1065993
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BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC
91X policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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