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BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 688890 • 1260 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
688,890
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Illinois
Phone
6306161600
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
MCS-150 Mileage
680,000
BOC-3 Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
Physical Address
1260 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
Mailing Address
1260 NORTH ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
Contact
Phone: 6306161600

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 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

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 22, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-289115ACTIVEUnknownSep 23, 2013

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP 0 695 623ON FILESep 22, 2013Oct 27, 2014
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI-93010510ON FILESep 22, 2009Sep 22, 2010

Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP 0 695 623REPLACEDSep 22, 2013Sep 22, 2014
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0037111CANCELLEDSep 22, 2012Sep 22, 2013
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0035858CANCELLEDSep 22, 2011Sep 22, 2012
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0031943CANCELLEDSep 22, 2010Sep 22, 2011
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0031927CANCELLEDSep 22, 2009Sep 22, 2010
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRICTX0001413CANCELLEDSep 22, 2008Sep 22, 2009
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTR-5078L602-07-CAGREPLACEDSep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2008
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT-660-6379L501-TIL-07REPLACEDSep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2009
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTR-5078L602-07-CAGREPLACEDSep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2007
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSHN00002978CANCELLEDSep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2007
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSHN00002253REPLACEDSep 22, 2005Sep 22, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSHN00001608REPLACEDNov 22, 2004Sep 22, 2005
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSHN00001135CANCELLEDNov 22, 2003Nov 22, 2004
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPAP 227589 0901REPLACEDSep 22, 2001Sep 22, 2007
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO661-74-94CANCELLEDSep 22, 2001Nov 22, 2003
JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryJCV0801290CANCELLEDSep 22, 2000Sep 22, 2001
NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS COCARGOANN-0000031-00CANCELLEDSep 22, 1999Sep 22, 2001
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary1E83161 99CANCELLEDSep 22, 1998Sep 22, 2000
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDCARGOCPK100469REPLACEDSep 22, 1998Sep 22, 1999
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC 00 22 398REPLACEDApr 23, 1998Sep 22, 1998
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC0022398REPLACEDApr 23, 1998Apr 23, 1998
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC 00 22 398CANCELLEDApr 23, 1998Oct 27, 1998
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC 930 29 78CANCELLEDApr 23, 1997Apr 23, 1998
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary7395485197-974CANCELLEDApr 23, 1997Oct 27, 1998
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary7395485197-974REPLACEDApr 23, 1997Sep 22, 1998
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST001682CANCELLEDApr 29, 1996Apr 18, 1997
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC9302678CANCELLEDApr 18, 1996Apr 18, 1997
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.CARGOTC9302302CANCELLEDApr 18, 1995Apr 18, 1996
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST001682CANCELLEDApr 18, 1995Apr 29, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 0 695 623BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2014Oct 27, 2014
TERM/REPLWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 0 695 623BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2014Sep 22, 2014
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0037111BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2013Sep 22, 2013
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0035858BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2012Sep 22, 2012
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0031943BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2011Sep 22, 2011
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0031927BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2010Sep 22, 2010
CANCELFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI-93010510CARGOSep 22, 2010Sep 22, 2010
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RICTX0001413BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2009Sep 22, 2009
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT-660-6379L501-TIL-07CARGOSep 22, 2009Sep 22, 2009
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYTR-5078L602-07-CAGBIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2008Sep 22, 2008
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP 227589 0901BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2007
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYTR-5078L602-07-CAGBIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2007
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSHN00002978CARGOSep 22, 2007Sep 22, 2007
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSHN00002253CARGOSep 22, 2006Sep 22, 2006
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSHN00001608CARGOSep 22, 2005Sep 22, 2005
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSHN00001135CARGONov 22, 2004Nov 22, 2004
CANCELFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.661-74-94CARGONov 22, 2003Nov 22, 2003
CANCELNORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS COANN-0000031-00CARGOSep 22, 2001Sep 22, 2001
CANCELJEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANYJCV0801290BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2001Sep 22, 2001
CANCELEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.1E83161 99BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2000Sep 22, 2000
TERM/REPLSECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDCPK100469CARGOSep 22, 1999Sep 22, 1999
TERM/CANCLVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC 00 22 398CARGOOct 27, 1998Oct 27, 1998
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY7395485197-974BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 1998Oct 27, 1998
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY7395485197-974BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 1998Sep 22, 1998
TERM/REPLVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC 00 22 398CARGOSep 22, 1998Sep 22, 1998
CANCELVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC 930 29 78CARGOApr 23, 1998Apr 23, 1998
TERM/REPLVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC0022398CARGOApr 23, 1998Apr 23, 1998
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST001682BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 1997Apr 18, 1997
CANCELVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC9302678CARGOApr 18, 1997Apr 18, 1997
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST001682BIPD/PrimaryApr 29, 1996Apr 29, 1996
CANCELVESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.TC9302302CARGOApr 18, 1996Apr 18, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-289115INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 23, 2013
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 27, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 19, 2012
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 20, 2011
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 15, 2010
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 22, 2009
MC289115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 15, 2007—Unknown
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 27, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 20, 2007
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 26, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 18, 2004
MC289115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 28, 1997REVOKEDOct 29, 2007
MC289115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 23, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 1997
MC289115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 8, 1995TRANSFERREDApr 23, 1997

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
31%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
11
Violations
14
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Crash Records
23

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 11 inspections

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general307Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A1-FPCOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE]11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.27vs nat'l 1.80
-0.53 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 (11 inspections)

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Inspection History (11 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 19, 202586642091I-39 NBILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2MI, 391.41A1-FPCYes
Jun 19, 202585001426I-355ILLevel 3GREAT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75ANo
May 13, 202584682508018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/BILLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9, 392.2MI, 391.41AYes
Nov 7, 202483115363IL-83ILLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Oct 15, 202482920243I70ILLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 16, 202481674036IL RTE 53ILLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e)Yes
Feb 19, 202480890574I-390ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 3, 202380107491MONTROSE AVE AND MANNHEIM RDILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)No
Sep 26, 202379978977I-390ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)No
May 17, 202378662697RoadsideILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 16, 202378646125RoadsideILLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.201(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-052025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-3902
I-3551
I-39 NB1 · 1 OOS
I701
IL-831
IL RTE 531 · 1 OOS
018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B1 · 1 OOS
MONTROSE AVE AND MANNHEIM RD1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness5 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
23
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
16
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
20

Crash History (23 records)

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Crash History (23 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 31, 2024ILINJURY01MONTGOMERYWEBSTER ST...220448BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
Sep 6, 2022ILINJURY01WOOD DALEN CENTRAL AVE...220435BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
Mar 30, 2022ILINJURY01BensenvilleN YORK RD...Z94226BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
Apr 14, 2021ILFATAL11JOLIET TWP—...W38146BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
Nov 19, 2019ILINJURY03————
Feb 14, 2019ILTOW00————
Jan 4, 2019ILINJURY01————
Jul 29, 2015ILTOW00————
Jun 18, 2014ILINJURY01————
Dec 30, 2013ILTOW00————
Apr 2, 2012ILINJURY02————
Sep 16, 2011ILINJURY02————
Jul 27, 2011ILINJURY01————
Jan 31, 2011ILTOW00————
May 30, 2009ILTOW00————
Dec 19, 2008ILTOW00————
Aug 20, 2007ILTOW00————
Oct 16, 2006ILTOW00————
Apr 14, 2006ILTOW00————
Feb 1, 2006ILTOW00————
Jun 7, 2004ILTOW00————
Mar 16, 2002TXINJURY01————
Mar 5, 1999ILINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 31, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 6, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 30, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 14, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in IL
1 fatality, 1 injury
Nov 19, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Feb 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 4, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 29, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 18, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 30, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 23, 2013
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-289115
Sep 22, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 22, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 16, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 27, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 31, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Sep 22, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
May 30, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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Crashes23 crash records
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Inspections11 inspection records
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StationI-390
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StationI-39 NB
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