HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/732947-best-express-enterprises-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BEST EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Louisiana average 25.1%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (318) 278-0275, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC364712.
- 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) | MC364712 | Primary | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRHS18-01993-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 20, 2026 | 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
4 of 10 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
4 of 39 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | 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 Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-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
40 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 69 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 | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 6 | 52.5% | 78.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 4 | 25.0% | 7.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSRC | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Rural (Ashley County), AR | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Monroe, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 732947 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC364712 |
| Legal name | BEST EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 310,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 12, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 4, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWood Chips
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 EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC
What does BEST EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC364712: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BEST EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC 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. The MCS-150 was last updated May 22, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking BEST EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 732947. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 278-0275, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC364712, 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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