A BEST MOVERS INC

USDOT 777239 • 1943 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL, 60048

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
777,239
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2242062885
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
150,657
Physical Address
1943 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL, 60048
Contact
Phone: 2242062885

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: Apr 1, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-218247ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.CARGOIHW D542324ON FILEApr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2020
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryHMS201800512-AUON FILEApr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2020

Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.CARGO092177138TRANSFERREDJun 26, 2017Aug 1, 2017
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.CARGO092177138REPLACEDJun 26, 2017Apr 1, 2018
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.CARGO092177138CANCELLEDJun 26, 2017Apr 29, 2018
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1021795REPLACEDJun 26, 2017Apr 1, 2018
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1021795CANCELLEDJun 26, 2017Apr 29, 2018
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMPP1021795TRANSFERREDJun 26, 2017Aug 1, 2017
GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCIM 0345935REPLACEDMar 17, 2011Jun 26, 2017
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLBIPD/PrimaryCBA 0345935REPLACEDFeb 23, 2004Jun 26, 2017
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLBIPD/PrimaryCBA0345935REPLACEDMay 15, 2002Feb 23, 2004
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLCARGOCCI0345935REPLACEDMay 15, 2002Mar 17, 2011
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDCARGOMS 041- 07 35REPLACEDMay 15, 2001May 15, 2002
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDBIPD/PrimaryMS 041-07 35CANCELLEDMay 15, 2001Jun 20, 2002
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO8 81 MZG 8072- 6773CANCELLEDMar 1, 1999May 15, 2001
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO881MZG80726773REPLACEDMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary881MZG80726773REPLACEDMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary8 81 MZG 8072- 6773CANCELLEDMar 1, 1999May 15, 2001
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary912 2324-CO1-130REPLACEDNov 13, 1998Mar 1, 1999
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO660-73-79REPLACEDOct 6, 1998Oct 6, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDOct 6, 1998Mar 1, 1999
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO660-73-79CANCELLEDOct 6, 1998Nov 18, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDOct 6, 1998May 1, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO660-73-79CANCELLEDOct 6, 1998Nov 18, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO660-73-79REPLACEDMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379NAME CHANGEDMay 1, 1998Nov 5, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO660-73-79REPLACEDMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDMay 1, 1998Oct 6, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDMay 1, 1998Oct 6, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDMay 1, 1998Oct 6, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379CANCELLEDMay 1, 1997Jul 9, 1998
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO6607379REPLACEDMay 1, 1997May 1, 1998
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICACARGOIM 761 0320CANCELLEDApr 22, 1994May 1, 1997
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary912 2324 CO1-13GNAME CHANGEDOct 27, 1993Nov 5, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYHMS201800512-AUBIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.IHW D542324CARGOApr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
TERM/CANCLGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.092177138CARGOApr 29, 2018Apr 29, 2018
TERM/CANCLMILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1021795BIPD/PrimaryApr 29, 2018Apr 29, 2018
TERM/REPLGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.092177138CARGOApr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1021795BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
TRANSFERGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.092177138CARGOAug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
TRANSFERMILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMPP1021795BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCIM 0345935CARGOJun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLCBA 0345935BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLCCI0345935CARGOMar 17, 2011Mar 17, 2011
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILLCBA0345935BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2004Feb 23, 2004
CANCELSECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDMS 041-07 35BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2002Jun 20, 2002
TERM/REPLSECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDMS 041- 07 35CARGOMay 15, 2002May 15, 2002
CANCELAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY8 81 MZG 8072- 6773BIPD/PrimaryMay 15, 2001May 15, 2001
CANCELAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY8 81 MZG 8072- 6773CARGOMay 15, 2001May 15, 2001
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
TERM/REPLSTATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.912 2324-CO1-130BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
TERM/REPLAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY881MZG80726773CARGOMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
TERM/REPLAMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY881MZG80726773BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 1999Mar 1, 1999
CANCELFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.660-73-79CARGONov 18, 1998Nov 18, 1998
TERM/CANCLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.660-73-79CARGONov 18, 1998Nov 18, 1998
NAMECHGSTATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.912 2324 CO1-13GBIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 1998Nov 5, 1998
TERM/CANCLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGONov 5, 1998Nov 5, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOOct 6, 1998Oct 6, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOOct 6, 1998Oct 6, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.660-73-79CARGOOct 6, 1998Oct 6, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOOct 6, 1998Oct 6, 1998
TERM/CANCLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOJul 9, 1998Jul 9, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.660-73-79CARGOMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.660-73-79CARGOMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
TERM/REPLFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6607379CARGOMay 1, 1998May 1, 1998
CANCELGENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAIM 761 0320CARGOMay 1, 1997May 1, 1997

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC218247COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC218247MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 11, 2017Unknown
MC218247MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 30, 1998
MC218247MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 22, 1989TRANSFER CONSUMMATEDAug 1, 2017

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
26%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
9
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states9 inspections

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 9 inspections)

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 9 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status5110Hours 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 pr10Hours 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)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(2)395.30(b)(2)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.67vs nat'l 1.80
-0.13 below avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 14, 2023INTOW00HAMMONDINTERSTATE 90...LL3472A BEST MOVERS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Apr 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Apr 29, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Apr 29, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Apr 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance transfer
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance transfer
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL • CARGO
Feb 23, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD • BIPD/Primary
May 15, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD • CARGO
May 15, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 15, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 18, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Nov 18, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Nov 5, 1998
Insurance
Insurance namechg
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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