A BEST MOVERS INC
USDOT 777239 • 1943 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL, 60048
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-218247 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHW D542324 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMS201800512-AU | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 092177138 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 26, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 092177138 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2017 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 092177138 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2017 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1021795 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2017 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1021795 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2017 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1021795 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 26, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0345935 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2011 | Jun 26, 2017 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0345935 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2004 | Jun 26, 2017 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | BIPD/Primary | CBA0345935 | REPLACED | May 15, 2002 | Feb 23, 2004 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CARGO | CCI0345935 | REPLACED | May 15, 2002 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | MS 041- 07 35 | REPLACED | May 15, 2001 | May 15, 2002 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Primary | MS 041-07 35 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2001 | Jun 20, 2002 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8 81 MZG 8072- 6773 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1999 | May 15, 2001 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 881MZG80726773 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 881MZG80726773 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8 81 MZG 8072- 6773 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1999 | May 15, 2001 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 912 2324-CO1-130 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 1998 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-73-79 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 1998 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-73-79 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-73-79 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-73-79 | REPLACED | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 1998 | Nov 5, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-73-79 | REPLACED | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | May 1, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | May 1, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | May 1, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1997 | Jul 9, 1998 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6607379 | REPLACED | May 1, 1997 | May 1, 1998 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | IM 761 0320 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1994 | May 1, 1997 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 912 2324 CO1-13G | NAME CHANGED | Oct 27, 1993 | Nov 5, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMS201800512-AU | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHW D542324 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 092177138 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1021795 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 092177138 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1021795 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TRANSFER | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 092177138 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| TRANSFER | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1021795 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0345935 | CARGO | Jun 26, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CBA 0345935 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CCI0345935 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CBA0345935 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041-07 35 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2002 | Jun 20, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | MS 041- 07 35 | CARGO | May 15, 2002 | May 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 81 MZG 8072- 6773 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2001 | May 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 81 MZG 8072- 6773 | CARGO | May 15, 2001 | May 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 912 2324-CO1-130 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 881MZG80726773 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 881MZG80726773 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-73-79 | CARGO | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-73-79 | CARGO | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| NAMECHG | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 912 2324 CO1-13G | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 1998 | Nov 5, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Nov 5, 1998 | Nov 5, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-73-79 | CARGO | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | Jul 9, 1998 | Jul 9, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-73-79 | CARGO | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-73-79 | CARGO | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6607379 | CARGO | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | IM 761 0320 | CARGO | May 1, 1997 | May 1, 1997 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC218247 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC218247 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 11, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC218247 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 1998 |
| MC218247 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 1989 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 1, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (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 pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87138404 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86357042 | TRINIDAD CO | CO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H3-ELDMF | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 85387696 | FORT MORGAN CO | CO | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| May 30, 2025 | 84833163 | I 57 S/B MP 46 | IL | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83410773 | LAKE MONTEZUMA AZ | AZ | Level 3 | KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 81834814 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.30(b)(2) | No |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 79851214 | LINCOLN COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79562885 | IH 10 MM 136 EB | TX | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95(b), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 78411924 | Roadside | VA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | INTERSTATE 90 | ...LL3472 | A BEST MOVERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events