ABSOLUTE BEST SERVICE LLC

USDOT 3693870 • 23800 41ST AVE S, KENT, WA, 98032

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,693,870
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4253007777
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
653,304
Physical Address
23800 41ST AVE S, KENT, WA, 98032
Mailing Address
2609 S 275TH PL, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003-2726
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1289754ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1289754MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 25, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
7%
Unsafe Driving
42%

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

Inspections
59
Violations
87
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.3%
Driver OOS %
3.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 59 of 59 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states59 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (87 violations from 59 inspections)

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Violation Summary (87 violations from 59 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status4010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC390.21TC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-ARBrake - Defective Air Reservoir11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.47vs nat'l 1.80
-0.33 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 (59 inspections)

Showing 50 of 59

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Inspection History (59 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687444096DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202687443834COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202687367549MYRTLE CREEK ORORLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202687216947DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202687196428ASHLAND ORORLevel 3VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3A1-HOSPDNo
Feb 26, 202687147808ASHLAND ORORLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 7, 202687023052GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 5, 202686705709MYRTLE CREEK ORORLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202586498370LACEY WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586376752COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 3, 202586323991DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 7, 202586036107CORDELIA IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 23, 202585877823RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8E-HOSPDOOSNo
Sep 2, 202585675012COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 2, 202585675013COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDOOSNo
Aug 23, 202585610434DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 6, 202585452786GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.16-DNo
Jul 8, 202585170594COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Jun 25, 202585037053ASHLAND ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 25, 202585212849DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 12, 202584969617WOODBURN ORORLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 5, 202584598796GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER6396.17C-PI, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 18, 202584481952DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202584313245GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78A-WS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Mar 25, 202584227714CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 24, 202584220774COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202584066313TOWER CITY NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202583924718DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202583873355DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 25, 202583742876DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202583670123ASHLAND ORORLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 18, 202483445710RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55D2-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 19, 202483207578COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-BAAL, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Nov 11, 202483143685GRANDVIEW WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 30, 202483058030RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202482771258RoadsideCALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Sep 21, 202482739227DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 30, 202482271497COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER5396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Jul 12, 202482145472EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3390.21TC, 393.95A4-EENA, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Jun 25, 202482033085KELSO WAWALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4395.24, 396.17(c), 395.3(a)(2)Yes
Apr 8, 202481309523WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAPORLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3395.8(e)(1), 392.2No
Mar 26, 202481210066ASHLAND POE - 3.5 MI N ASHLANDORLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202481080947GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 1, 202480756561ASHLAND POE - 3.5 MI N ASHLANDORLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.55(e)No
Feb 1, 202480758414COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Jan 31, 202480797047KELSO SCALEWALevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.55(e)No
Jan 11, 202480606026COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3395.30(b)(1), 393.45, 393.48(a)Yes
Nov 1, 202380067436DU PONT WAWALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202380052231WOODBURN POEORLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 26, 202380047366MERIDIAN IDIDLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR5393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI, 395.22H2-ELDNISDTNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

40 total · 17.5% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 13, 2025WATOW00VANCOUVERI-5 MP 005.90...695932ABSOLUTE BEST SERVICE LLC
Mar 19, 2023AZINJURY01UNKNOWNI-10@M133...449082ABSOLUTE BEST SERVICE LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 13, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 19, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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