HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1055643-best-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BEST TRANSPORTATION INC
Doing business as BEST TRANSPORTATION OF ST LOUIS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jun 2, 2024. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (314) 989-1500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC440135.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC440135 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CAR 4241639-00 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 3 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 3 · Missouri avg 3.6%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2025 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | IL | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Missouri average covers 51,987 vehicle and 91,607 driver inspections of all Missouri-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 100.0% | 66.1% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or Defective bus emergency exits Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362A | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A3 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1055643 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC440135 |
| Legal name | BEST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| DBA name | BEST TRANSPORTATION OF ST LOUIS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 32 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 568,699 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jun 2, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 19, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BEST TRANSPORTATION INC
What does BEST TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC440135: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about BEST TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking BEST TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1055643. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (314) 989-1500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC440135, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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