BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 437806 • CALLE M LOTE F ZONA PORTUARIA PUERTO NUEVO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00920

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
437,806
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Phone
7877818852
Power Units (MCS-150)
84
Drivers (MCS-150)
82
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,590,000
Physical Address
CALLE M LOTE F ZONA PORTUARIA PUERTO NUEVO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00920
Mailing Address
PO BOX 361286, SAN JUAN, PR, 00936-1286
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 35.7%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 12.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
22%

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

Inspections
70
Violations
207
31 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
35.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
84
Drivers (MCS-150)
82
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
4
Jun
4
Jul
8
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 70 of 70 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state70 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (207 violations from 70 inspections)

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Violation Summary (207 violations from 70 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued2008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection1803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps11113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1163Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps993Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general707Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.25(e)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable202Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:385.13A2-OOSO385.13A2-OOSO11General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55B-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.7(b)Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.86(b)(1)Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
35.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+12.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.96vs nat'l 1.80
+1.16 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (70 inspections)

Showing 50 of 70

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Inspection History (70 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687435666SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSOA, 396.17C-PI, 392.7A-DNo
Mar 18, 202687388687SANTA ISABEL PRPRLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR8396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDLYes
Mar 11, 202687308880ISABELA PRPRLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLEQP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Mar 9, 202687296499ISABELA PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 3, 202687248101ARECIBO PRPRLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9B-LSLOWR, 392.2-SLLDLYes
Feb 14, 202687104102CAGUAS PRPRLevel 4VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLLR, 393.25E-LNo
Feb 9, 202687050672SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.17C-PI, 393.81-H, 391.41A-MCPCNo
Feb 7, 202687047783SALINAS PRPRLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Feb 7, 202687047370SANTA ISABEL PRPRLevel 2MONON TRAI SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLLR, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.11A1-LILYes
Feb 4, 202687012412AGUADILLA PRPRLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Jan 23, 202686912425AGUADILLA PRPRLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686903280CAYEY PRPRLevel 4MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2-SLLLRYes
Dec 19, 202586652896SALINAS PRPRLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PINo
Nov 14, 202586368632MANATI PRPRLevel 4UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLI, 396.3A1-BALACNo
Nov 13, 202586367480SALINAS PRPRLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Nov 13, 202586366275SALINAS PRPRLevel 4GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1396.9C2-OOSONo
Oct 30, 202586250081CAMUY PRPRLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR11396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLDL, 393.25E-LNo
Oct 17, 202586134348SALINAS PRPRLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLNo
Oct 17, 202586127057AGUADILLA PRPRLevel 4UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Oct 17, 202586127082ISABELA PRPRLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 393.60E, 393.51C-BLPWYes
Sep 26, 202585947027CAGUAS PRPRLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5387.301A, 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 24, 202585914264SALINAS PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEQPNo
Sep 9, 202585774081SALINAS PRPRLevel 3OSHKOSH TR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLNo
Sep 5, 202585744161GUAYNABO PRPRLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202585589823SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 4MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR1385.13A2-OOSOYes
Aug 19, 202585589389SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Aug 13, 202585536918SALINAS PRPRLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLNo
Aug 12, 202585526929CAYEY PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Jul 24, 202585357550SALINAS PRPRLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLDLNo
Jul 24, 202585357551SALINAS PRPRLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Jul 3, 202585158017SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLSOA, 396.17C-PI, 393.60CNo
Jul 3, 202585172722SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLSOA, 392.16AD, 393.95A1No
Jun 30, 202585132957SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16AD, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Jun 11, 202584972248CAGUAS PRPRLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK8392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PINo
Jun 11, 202584972235CAGUAS PRPRLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLNo
May 21, 202584782836ARECIBO PRPRLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER5393.9A-LTSI, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.9A-LILYes
Apr 9, 202584400726SALINAS PRPRLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Mar 13, 202584176003CAGUAS PRPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR7391.41A-MCPC, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLYes
Feb 13, 202583901702SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSOA, 393.81-H, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Feb 10, 202583876349CAGUAS PRPRLevel 2BETTER BUI SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 29, 202583783959MAYAGUEZ PRPRLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK8392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jan 8, 202583597425AGUADILLA PRPRLevel 2ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Nov 21, 202483212559SALINAS SALINASPRLevel 2CHEETAH SEMI-TRAILER2393.55B-B, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 18, 202482935993SALINAS SALINASPRLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Sep 30, 202482800843SAN JUAN PRPRLevel 4MONON TRAI SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Sep 17, 202482686930GUAYANILLA GUAYANILLAPRLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.25(e)No
Sep 14, 202482686947RoadsidePRLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 391.41(a), 392.2Yes
Aug 30, 202482550560PONCE PONCEPRLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 22, 202482454672SALINAS SALINASPRLevel 4KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 20, 202482439312CAGUAS CAGUASPRLevel 4CHENEY WEE SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

64 total · 37.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SALINAS PR11 · 3 OOS
SAN JUAN PR9 · 3 OOS
CAGUAS PR6 · 2 OOS
SALINAS SALINAS4 · 1 OOS
AGUADILLA PR4 · 2 OOS
ISABELA PR3 · 2 OOS
ARECIBO PR2 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 22, 2021PRTOW00PONCETUQUE...012490BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
Dec 30, 2016PRINJURY01
Oct 23, 2016PRINJURY01
Oct 6, 2016PRTOW00
Sep 19, 1995ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 22, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 30, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 23, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 19, 1995
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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