BEST EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3844506 • 16403 CREEKSOUTH RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77068
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1399268 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 10, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 28108-8075FE-25 | ON FILE | Apr 18, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L10040 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA957472500 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2022 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA957472500 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA957472500 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA957097762 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 28108-8075FE-25 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10040 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957472500 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957097762 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1399268 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1399268 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1399268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2026 |
| MC1399268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 |
| MC1399268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 14, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1399268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 2, 2022 | REVOKED | Sep 6, 2022 |
| MC1399268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2022 | REVOKED | Jun 1, 2022 |
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 • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records