BETTER WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3972257 • 141 COMMERCE ST, CRAWFORDVILLE, GA, 30631
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1484682 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Common Carrier | MC-1484862 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993407-01 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993407-01 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993407-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993407-01 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993407-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA989654679 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2024 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-266039-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-266039-00 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0040367-01-CA | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0040367-01-CA | REPLACED | May 3, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0040367-01-CA | CANCELLED | May 3, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM049224-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM049224-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM049224-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM049224-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2022 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00659765 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993407-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993407-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993407-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993407-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993407-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA989654679 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-266039-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-266039-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0040367-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0040367-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0040367-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM049224-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM049224-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM049224-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM049224-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00659765 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1484682 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1484682 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1484862 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2025 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2025 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2025 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2024 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2024 |
| MC1484682 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2024 | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2026 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2023 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2023 |
| MC1484682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2023 |
| MC1484682 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2022 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2023 |
| MC1484862 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 29, 2024 |
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
8 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H01 | 395.8H01 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | 85220483 | SHELBYVILLE | KY | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.16, 395.3A3II, 395.8H01 | No |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 85018339 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 395.8E, 395.15G02 | Yes |
| May 23, 2025 | 84819257 | DUBLIN GA | GA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 395.24, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 84456762 | I80EB, MM 168 | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.81, 393.95A, 390.21TB | Yes |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 84209290 | STATE HIGHWAY | WY | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.9A-DFSL, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 84088909 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.78, 393.11A1-LCL | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 83766033 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N | NC | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 395.8K2, 391.45B, 392.2IRP | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79501140 | E/B ANTELOPE SCALES | CA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78662260 | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | IA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | 265 I 75 SB | ...219816 | BETTER WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records