HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/297672-bett-a-way-beverage-distributors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (908) 222-2500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC210330.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC210330 | — | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 6634320 · 34 | — | Jul 1, 2007 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC210330 | Primary | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. Policy 133-769207-7 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 27, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC210330 | Excess over $1,000,000 | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy P-001-001771020-01 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Sep 27, 2025 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 58 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
1 of 94 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 6 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 2 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
93 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 113 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 15 | 80.6% | 73.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 9.7% | 9.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 4 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Mahwah, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Clinton, NJ | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Stroud Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Hampton, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2025 | Manheim Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Linden, NJ | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Woodbridge Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Piscataway Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Bethel Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Dunmore Borough, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 297672 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC210330 |
| Legal name | BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 91 |
| Drivers | 79 |
| Annual mileage | 5,609,141 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 30, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 23, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherPallets
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 BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC
What does BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC210330: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS 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 BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 297672. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (908) 222-2500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC210330, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (908) 222-2500
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETT A WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEMS INC Broker |
South Plainfield, NJ | 2231876 | MC479291 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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