HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2886546-best-dd-ss-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BEST DD SS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
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 Jul 21, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Maryland average 20.8%.
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, (732) 322-5459, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC969043.
- 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) | MC969043 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-07726 · BMC-91 | $750,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 15 · Maryland avg 20.8%
3 of 23 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | AR | 1 | 6 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | DE | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 6 | 70.6% | 71.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 3 | 20.6% | 10.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 8.8% | 10.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWRAWFLMIB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1AASGMD | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTCB | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Arbutus, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2886546 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC969043 |
| Legal name | BEST DD SS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 1,805,681 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 21, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | May 4, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherOther
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 DD SS INC
What does BEST DD SS INC's operating authority allow?
MC969043: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BEST DD SS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BEST DD SS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2886546. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (732) 322-5459, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC969043, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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