BESTWAY OF MINNESOTA LLC
USDOT 495249 • 18715 30TH STREET, WINSTED, MN, 55395
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
495,249
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6122460664
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
50,298
Physical Address
18715 30TH STREET, WINSTED, MN, 55395
Contact
Phone: 6122460664
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
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
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 1, 1993
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-256018 | REVOKED | May 9, 1996 | May 9, 1996 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 26810A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 1993 | Mar 21, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 26810A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 1996 | Mar 21, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-256018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC256018 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 1992 | REVOKED | May 5, 1996 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
0%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
3
Violations
15
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 3 inspections
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Violation Summary (15 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86902191 | WATERTOWN MN | MN | Level 3 | STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 79458549 | CHANHASSEN | MN | Level 2 | STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 393.9(a), 393.47(a), 396.5(b) | No |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78469572 | MENDOTA HEIGHTS | MN | Level 3 | STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
1 total · 0.0% OOS
2026-012026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance11 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VICTORIA | Arboretum Blvd | ...Z53636 | BESTWAY OF MINNESOTA LLC |
| Jun 27, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERGEN | 2nd Ave S | ...Z53636 | BESTWAY OF MINNESOTA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 21, 1996
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
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StationWATERTOWN MN
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StationCHANHASSEN
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StationMENDOTA HEIGHTS
1 inspection at this station
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