BEST SERVICE FREIGHT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 11 days Oct 19, 2024 → Oct 30, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 41 days Inactive Jan 3, 2023 → reinstated Feb 13, 2023
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST SERVICE FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3728415) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MANJINDER SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 11 days — Oct 19, 2024 → Oct 30, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 41 days — Inactive Jan 3, 2023 → reinstated Feb 13, 2023 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3728415/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197598 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 21, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1315153ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BEST SERVICE FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in SACRAMENTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3728415. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 SERVICE FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Sacramento, CA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and CO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (81.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Utility and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,598 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 3, 2023 to Feb 13, 2023 (41 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024 (11 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 5 | |
| Volvo | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.87 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 5.60 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.85 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87980390 | May 28, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 86951371 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | KEENE SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83033113 | Oct 28, 2024 | CO | 3 | CARR CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82183816 | Jul 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | MADERA AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80415978 | Dec 13, 2023 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOU |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 5, 2024 | MC1315153-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 13, 2023 | MC1315153-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 26, 2021 | MC1315153-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05292 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00316 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 11 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024 | ||||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00016415-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 19, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00016415-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00016415-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-107401-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-107401-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 27, 2022 | Aug 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-107401-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP73537 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 5, 2024
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Oct 28, 2024
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Oct 28, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 19, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 11 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 30, 2024)
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Apr 19, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2023
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Oct 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2023
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Jan 3, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 3, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 41 days (through Feb 13, 2023)
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Jan 1, 2023oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Dec 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2022
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Oct 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| KEENE SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CARR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOU | UT | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1315153
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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How to verify BEST SERVICE FREIGHT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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