HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/223377-best-way-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC
Doing business as BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (812) 882-6448, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC162820.
- 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) | MC162820 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAT 0010946-05 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
22 of 64 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 136 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | AL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | MO | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
99 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 31 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 114 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 26 | 51.5% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | 24.2% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 2 | 21.2% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3.0% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 11 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 2 | 2 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Muskogee, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1 |
| May 14, 2026 | Hopkinsville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2026 | Nicholasville, KY | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Grain Valley, MO | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Morganfield, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sheridan (Hamilton), IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inman, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Waddy, KY | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 223377 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC162820 |
| Legal name | BEST WAY EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | BESTWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 138 |
| Drivers | 96 |
| Annual mileage | 9,691,114 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 23, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 28, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherNew Automotive Parts
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 WAY EXPRESS INC
What does BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC162820: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BEST WAY EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking BEST WAY EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 223377. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (812) 882-6448, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC162820, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (812) 882-6448
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMA LLC Carrier |
Vincennes, IN | 1076110 | MC446627 | 89 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| C & S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC Broker |
Vincennes, IN | 2212917 | MC178213 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BEST WAY LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Vincennes, IN | 2230089 | MC446625 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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