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BEST MEXICAN FOODS INC

USDOT 567428 • 48 ELKAY DR, CHESTER, NY, 10918

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
567,428
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
New York
Phone
8454695195
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
900,001
Physical Address
48 ELKAY DR, CHESTER, NY, 10918
Contact
Phone: 8454695195

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 Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
3.89

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
163
Violations
163
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
7
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
10
Jan
8
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
8
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
6
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 163 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states • 163 inspections

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Violation Summary (163 violations from latest 100 of 163 inspections)

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Violation Summary (163 violations from latest 100 of 163 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS407Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective414Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle 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 combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 pr20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment20—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.91A-LCDLNo CDL endorsement118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C1III-ELDDOFHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment when directed by an authorized safety officer10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10—General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207A-SUBLSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.15(i)(9)Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(12)395.8(f)(12)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.63vs nat'l 1.80
-0.17 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 (163 inspections)

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Inspection History (163 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687496282RoadsideCTLevel 1FREIG STRAIGHT TRUCK2Details unavailableNo
Mar 23, 202687433540SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LCL, 393.60C, 393.201B-FRNo
Mar 23, 202687434785UNADILLA NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-LLPL, 393.207A-STBW, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Mar 17, 202687377830LISLE NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 10, 202687308288SPENCER NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 4, 202687221415GREENTOWN PAPALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.5B-L, 393.60C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Yes
Feb 24, 202687136024GROVELAND NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 19, 202687082001SOUTH WINDSORCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 17, 202687123338WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.8K2-HOSP, 395.8A, 393.203B-CBPYes
Feb 9, 202687054374SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Feb 4, 202687357155NJNJLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A1-TFBMFYes
Feb 4, 202686971700MORRISVILLE PAPALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 16, 202686832995DANBURY SCALECTLevel 3PETER STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.91A-LCDLYes
Jan 12, 202686829415PREBLE NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 2, 202686690040GREENWICH SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.203E-CBP, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 11, 202586599440SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 10, 202586540402I-78 WB GREENWICH SCALESNJLevel 2KENWO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.55D1-B, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Dec 2, 202586513338WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 17, 202586398657SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Nov 12, 202586315026WARWICK MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 22, 202586131302RoadsidePALevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-BYes
Oct 16, 202586061828DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2KENWO STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.60CNo
Oct 16, 202586061852DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.9A-LCLNo
Oct 14, 202586102435WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 395.8A, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 14, 202586103130WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE-LCMVINFONo
Oct 14, 202586103325HAMBURG NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LLPL, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 9, 202586014025MIDDLETOWN NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.17C-PI, 393.55D1-B, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Oct 2, 202585931083GREENWICH SCALECTLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Sep 16, 202585846846WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4395.8A, 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Sep 15, 202585834960EAST BRANCH NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.24, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Sep 8, 202585773346GROVELAND NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 8, 202585773300GROVELAND NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 13, 202585513591WARWICK MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 4, 202585453178EAST BRANCH NYNYLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.45B2-B-AIR, 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Aug 1, 202585388995DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jul 24, 202585337243US 46/ 5 ACRESNJLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 18, 202585249736DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jun 26, 202585041966WATERFORD SCALE N/BCTLevel 3INTER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 28, 202584798210NIAGARA FALLS NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LCLNo
May 27, 202584803487I84 WB MM 25.7 PALMYRA TWP - WPALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A4-EEUSNo
May 20, 202584781489NICHOLS NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 19, 202584734722OWEGO NYNYLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK6395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.8-D, 393.95FNo
May 12, 202584655181I84 WB MM 25.7 PALMYRA TWP - WPALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 29, 202584588603NICHOLS NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 17, 202584425682BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Apr 7, 202584387159SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LIL, 393.55C2-B, 393.9A-LCLNo
Apr 3, 202584357978RHINEBECK NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LIL, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.55C1-BYes
Mar 28, 202584249294DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2FREIG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 6, 202584111999SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 5, 202584037243CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

103 total · 16.5% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DANBURY SCALE9 · 2 OOS
SAUGERTIES NY8 · 2 OOS
WATERTOWN NY6 · 1 OOS
DANBURY4
GROVELAND NY4
SUFFERN (DOUBLE YARD)4
WATERFORD SCALE N/B3 · 1 OOS
EAST BRANCH NY3

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance155 · 21 OOS
Hours of Service35 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 8, 2021NJINJURY01HO HO KUS BORONJ 17...JG0748BEST MEXICAN FOODS INC
Jun 9, 2021NJINJURY01VERNON TWPROUTE 565...MN1401BEST MEXICAN FOODS INC
Jan 22, 2020MATOW00————
May 9, 2019NYTOW00————
Jun 26, 2018NYINJURY01————
Apr 23, 2018NJTOW00————
Dec 17, 2015CTTOW00————
Jan 10, 2014NYTOW00————
Jul 18, 2011NYINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 8, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 9, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 22, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 9, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 26, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 17, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 10, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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