BEST EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 3844506 • 16403 CREEKSOUTH RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77068

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,844,506
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4087442552
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
60,000
Physical Address
16403 CREEKSOUTH RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77068
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 18, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1399268ACTIVEUnknownMar 10, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STAR MUTUAL RRGBIPD/Primary28108-8075FE-25ON FILEApr 18, 2025Mar 4, 2026

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRI21L10040CANCELLEDApr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2025
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA957472500REPLACEDSep 7, 2022Apr 18, 2024
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA957472500CANCELLEDJun 29, 2022Aug 15, 2022
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA957472500CANCELLEDApr 18, 2022May 26, 2022
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA957097762REPLACEDApr 15, 2022Apr 18, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSTAR MUTUAL RRG28108-8075FE-25BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2026Mar 4, 2026
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRI21L10040BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2025Apr 18, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA957472500BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA957472500BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA957472500BIPD/PrimaryMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA957097762BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2022Apr 18, 2022

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1399268INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-1399268INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1399268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 5, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2026
MC1399268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 24, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 18, 2025
MC1399268MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 14, 2022Unknown
MC1399268MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 2, 2022REVOKEDSep 6, 2022
MC1399268MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 27, 2022REVOKEDJun 1, 2022

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
13%
Unsafe Driving
60%

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

Inspections
33
Violations
42
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
9.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

6
May
4
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

19 states33 inspections

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Violation Summary (42 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (42 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.4A-DOSPUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
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:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle 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:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
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:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
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:395.8K2Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.27vs nat'l 1.80
-0.53 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 (33 inspections)

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Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686957291CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.203B-CBPNo
Jan 20, 202686850512CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 29, 202585642355MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 21, 202585572679JEFFERSONVILLE OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.4A-DOSP, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Jul 31, 202585370191METAIRIE LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41APC, 395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFVYes
Jul 8, 202585166086MOREHEADKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.60DNo
May 16, 202584709654TUCSON AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A, 392.16-DNo
Mar 20, 202584177439CULLMAN ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8ANo
Mar 17, 202584165024ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 14, 202584129282CECIL COUNTYMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8F1-HOSMNo
Mar 3, 202584025418LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 21, 202583939751HOPE ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.3A1-HOSPDNo
Jan 23, 202583701000RICHMOND ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.203B-CBP, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.48A-BLMACBDYes
Nov 13, 202483155377LAUDERDALE COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8K2, 395.24C1INo
Aug 19, 202482475942ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 24, 202481959913LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 14, 202481911530ROADSIDELALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 10, 202481883359HAYWOOD COUNTY SCALES EBTNLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 10, 202481882578COOKEVILLE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 31, 202482406917116 - N I-55 NB HOMESTEAD R.A.ILLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 31, 202482407756I-72ILLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 30, 202481752887S/B I-5 SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.30No
May 29, 202481746017I-81MDLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a), 393.60(d)No
May 28, 202481735496BURLINGTON WAWALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 8, 202481569019SLOAN CHECKSITENVLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Mar 4, 202481025749SEBASTIAN COUNTYARLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 8, 202480834079MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202480729822GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 8, 202480564100GILES COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 2, 202480630528MISSION GRADE IFCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.3(a)(1), 393.47(d)Yes
Dec 6, 202380319046PARKS AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.60(d), 391.41A-MCPC, 393.95(f)Yes
Aug 2, 202379307459GIRARD(HUBBARD)SCALESOHLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8No
May 8, 202378568062BETHLEHEMNJLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 16.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 10, 2026
Authority
Mar 4, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR MUTUAL RRG • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
May 26, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

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