BESTWAY OF NEW YORK INC
USDOT 371266 • DBA: BESTWAY • 3877 LUKER RD, CORTLAND, NY, 13045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2517648 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2022 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | QT-660-9411N495-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2009 | May 26, 2018 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CJD238427 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 1986 | May 17, 2004 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2517648 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 14, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1043957 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2014 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Feb 5, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Feb 21, 2014 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757015 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0899C199 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757013 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757013 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | ASJZ91528757013 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Jun 25, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03100540-DEWITT | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) | CARGO | IME 44 06 64 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 1982 | Sep 27, 1984 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2517648 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2025 | Sep 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2517648 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1043957 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | QT-660-9411N495-TIL-09 | CARGO | May 26, 2018 | May 26, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2014 | Feb 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASC-Z91-528757-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0899C199 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ91528757015 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJZ91528757013 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03100540-DEWITT | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASJZ91528757013 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2004 | Jun 25, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CJD238427 | BIPD | May 17, 2004 | May 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | ASJZ91528757013 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) | IME 44 06 64 | CARGO | Sep 27, 1984 | Sep 27, 1984 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-159227 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC159227 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2025 |
| MC159227 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2014 |
| MC159227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 14, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC159227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 4, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC159227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1995 | REVOKED | May 17, 2004 |
| MC159227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1982 | REVOKED | May 17, 2004 |
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
19 states • 155 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from latest 100 of 155 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (155 inspections)
Showing 50 of 155
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEER CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...482445 | BESTWAY OF NEW YORK;INC, |
| Dec 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAMAR TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...191335 | BESTWAY |
| Sep 14, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 9N12031152 | ...614107 | BESTWAY |
| May 7, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 5 Ref Mrkr 5 31071082 | ...614109 | BESTWAY |
| Aug 16, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2008 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2003 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2003 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2002 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2002 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2001 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 1998 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 1995 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events