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BESTWAY SOUTH INC

USDOT 553578 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: BENJAMIN OCHS Company officer 2: KARL OCHS General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Based in STONY POINT, NC Grade A · 94
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Oct 24, 2025
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BENJAMIN OCHS
Company officer 2: KARL OCHS
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BESTWAY SOUTH INC (USDOT 553578)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BENJAMIN OCHS (Company officer); KARL OCHS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/553578/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178005 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 553578
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BENJAMIN OCHS
Company officer 2 KARL OCHS
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 45,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (607) 753-8261
Email: [email protected]
Physical
165 HALYBURTON ROAD
STONY POINT, NC 28678
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 553578
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 45,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.33 vs 1.80 -1.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 4 0
Trailers 6 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BESTWAY SOUTH INC is a corporation based in STONY POINT, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 553578. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

BESTWAY SOUTH INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Stony Point, NC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (5) and SC (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Reit, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,005 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,005 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,005 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 5 0 0.0% Jul 28, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Apr 7, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
Reitnouer 6
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87549980 Apr 7, 2026 SC 1 FORT MILL SC
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206541 · 3AKJGNDR0NDNG1159
0 — No
85349442 Jul 28, 2025 NC 3 nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206542 · 3AKJGNDR7NDNG1160
0 — No
85320144 Jul 24, 2025 NC 3 nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206542 · 3AKJGNDR7NDNG1160
0 — No
85167399 Jul 8, 2025 NC 3 nc-forsyth-county,-i-40
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206542 · 3AKJGNDR7NDNG1160
0 — No
85017441 Jun 19, 2025 NC 2 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206542 · 3AKJGNDR7NDNG1160
1 396.17C No
84862782 Jun 3, 2025 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3206541 · 3AKJGNDR0NDNG1159
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0200935086 Apr 2, 2020 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0170155217 Jan 12, 2017 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC9600010617 Nov 7, 1996 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC369652
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC369652 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY 31B426 91X $1,000,000 Oct 24, 2025 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S2517648 BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 2023 Oct 24, 2025 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1613767 BIPD/Primary — Dec 13, 2018 Nov 12, 2023 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1043957 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2012 Dec 13, 2018 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1043957 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2011 Aug 1, 2012 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. ASC-Z91-528757-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2009 Aug 1, 2011 REPLACED
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY ASKZ91528757016 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Aug 1, 2009 REPLACED
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY ASJZ91528757015 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY ASJ-Z91-528757-013 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. ASC-Z91-528757-011 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2001 Oct 5, 2003 NAME CHANGED
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY 1421 02 151628 BIPD/Primary — Oct 21, 2000 Oct 1, 2001 REPLACED
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY 1421 02 151628 CARGO — Oct 21, 2000 Mar 22, 2001 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-810-931K7373-TIL-99 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1999 Oct 21, 2000 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  2. Nov 12, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 13, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  6. Aug 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 7, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Oct 5, 2003
    insurance
    NAMECHG — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
  11. Oct 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 22, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 21, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  14. Dec 15, 1999
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT MILL SC SC 1 0
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How to verify BESTWAY SOUTH INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BESTWAY SOUTH INC

Is BESTWAY SOUTH INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BESTWAY SOUTH INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 553578 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BESTWAY SOUTH INC's safety rating? ▾
BESTWAY SOUTH INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BESTWAY SOUTH INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for BESTWAY SOUTH INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BESTWAY SOUTH INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BESTWAY SOUTH INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BESTWAY SOUTH INC based? ▾
BESTWAY SOUTH INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 165 HALYBURTON ROAD, STONY POINT, North Carolina 28678. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BESTWAY SOUTH INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BESTWAY SOUTH INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BESTWAY SOUTH INC operate? ▾
BESTWAY SOUTH INC self-reports 4 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BESTWAY SOUTH INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BESTWAY SOUTH INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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