BEST EXPRESS LLC
HOUSTON, TX
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 · 34 days May 26, 2022 → Jun 29, 2022
- Prior insurance gap · 23 days Aug 15, 2022 → Sep 7, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 62 days Inactive Jun 1, 2022 → reinstated Aug 2, 2022
- 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 EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3844506) 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): ANIBAL WILFREDO RIVAS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 34 days — May 26, 2022 → Jun 29, 2022 • Prior insurance gap · 23 days — Aug 15, 2022 → Sep 7, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 62 days — Inactive Jun 1, 2022 → reinstated Aug 2, 2022 • 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 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3844506/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197603 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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 3, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1399268ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 11.11% | — |
| 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 EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3844506. 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 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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 EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 225% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (4) and IL (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,603 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 Jun 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2022 (62 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 26, 2022 to Jun 29, 2022 (34 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 15, 2022 to Sep 7, 2022 (23 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 4, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026 (30 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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| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 16, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.89 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.68 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 1.44 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.40 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.19 | 3 | — | 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88453103 | Jul 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 88069362 | Jun 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 87554409 | Apr 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 86957291 | Feb 3, 2026 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 86850512 | Jan 20, 2026 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85642355 | Aug 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85572679 | Aug 21, 2025 | OH | 3 | JEFFERSONVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 85370191 | Jul 31, 2025 | LA | 3 | METAIRIE LA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| 85166086 | Jul 8, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 84709654 | May 16, 2025 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-D, 395.8A | No |
| 84177439 | Mar 20, 2025 | AL | 2 | CULLMAN AL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8A | No |
| 84165024 | Mar 17, 2025 | MS | 3 | ALCORN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84129282 | Mar 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | CECIL COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8F1-HOSM | No |
| 84025418 | Mar 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83939751 | Feb 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 83701000 | Jan 23, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 83155377 | Nov 13, 2024 | MS | 2 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8K2, 395.24C1I | No |
| 82475942 | Aug 19, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81959913 | Jun 24, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81911530 | Jun 14, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Peterbilt
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0 | — | No |
| 81883359 | Jun 10, 2024 | TN | 1 | HAYWOOD COUNTY SCALES EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81882578 | Jun 10, 2024 | TN | 1 | COOKEVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82407756 | May 31, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-72 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82406917 | May 31, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-116---n-i-55-nb-homestead-r.a. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81752887 | May 30, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-s/b-i-5-santa-nella-scales |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.30 | No |
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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| Sep 14, 2022 | MC1399268-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 2, 2022 | MC1399268-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 27, 2022 | MC1399268-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRPTX101927 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 3, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRPTX101927 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 3, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 30 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 4, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026 | ||||||
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 28108-8075FE-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10040 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 7, 2022 | Apr 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 23 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 15, 2022 to Sep 7, 2022 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 34 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 26, 2022 to Jun 29, 2022 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957097762 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 16, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Apr 6, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026insuranceCANCEL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Mar 4, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 30 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 3, 2026)
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Apr 18, 2025
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Apr 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Sep 14, 2022
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Sep 6, 2022
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Sep 6, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 15, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Aug 15, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 23 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 7, 2022)
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Jun 1, 2022
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Jun 1, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 1, 2022authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 62 days (through Aug 2, 2022)
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May 26, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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May 26, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 34 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 29, 2022)
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Apr 18, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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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| CULLMAN AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SEBASTIAN COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| PARKS AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1399268
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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36 inspections
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How to verify BEST EXPRESS LLC
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- 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.
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