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BEST CARTAGE INC
Company Information
Legal NameBEST CARTAGE INC
DOT Number244285
MC Number173882
Entity TypeBroker / Carrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationKernersville, North Carolina
Added03/28/1984
Last Updated03/18/2026
Operating Authorities
AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC173882
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating41 years
Cargo Transported
General FreightLivestockBeverages
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Mileage
Annual Mileage10,472,646 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
51
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
51
CDL Drivers
51
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi51
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor | 64 | - | - |
Fleet Size CodeO
HazMatNo
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TypeBroker / Carrier
Fleet64 units
Mileage10,472,646 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections299
Drivers51
Operating41 years
MCS-15003/2026
Fleet CodeO
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 93 92 | $750 | 12/31/2000 | 01/31/2001 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TVA000415 | $1,000 | 10/01/2002 | 02/04/2004 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | 03/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | 03/30/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | $750 | 08/20/2002 | 10/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | $750 | 08/20/2002 | 10/17/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 0E 28 29 | $1,000 | 08/01/2000 | 12/31/2000 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202185 | $0 | 08/01/1999 | 09/26/2002 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9266830 | $0 | 08/01/1998 | 09/08/1999 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | TPOE2829 | $1,000 | 08/01/1998 | 08/01/2000 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | $0 | 08/01/1998 | 11/12/1998 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | $0 | 08/01/1998 | 08/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 9250730 | $0 | 08/01/1998 | 08/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14796006500 | $0 | 08/01/1997 | 09/03/1998 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14796006500 | $0 | 08/01/1997 | 08/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y 003 548-00 | $1,000 | 08/01/1997 | 08/17/1998 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y 003 548-00 | $1,000 | 08/01/1997 | 08/01/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | AT 593 781 | $0 | 08/01/1996 | 08/01/1997 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5832574 | $1,000 | 08/01/1996 | 08/01/1997 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5832573 | $1,000 | 08/01/1996 | 08/01/1996 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 300694251 03 | $1,000 | 08/01/1995 | 08/01/1996 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14590395600 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | 09/26/1996 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL-8100008-00 | $1,000 | 03/01/2008 | 10/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL 8100008-00 | $0 | 03/01/2008 | 03/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL 8100008-00 | $0 | 03/01/2008 | 02/15/2018 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VPP 4900014-05 | $0 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB11499804398 | $0 | 02/27/2021 | 01/18/2024 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB11499804398 | $0 | 02/27/2018 | 02/27/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T-13252 | $1,000 | 02/15/1991 | 08/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03201044 | $0 | 02/15/1991 | 03/20/1995 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VPP4900014 | $1,000 | 02/04/2004 | 03/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 10 | $750 | 01/31/2001 | 08/20/2002 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 83028 | $0 | 01/06/1993 | 02/27/2018 | Replaced |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/30/1984 | - | - |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/04/1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/09/1999 |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/02/1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/20/1996 |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | 05/02/2018 | - | - |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/01/1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/25/1991 |
| MC173882 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/13/2007 |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | 02/25/2010 | REVOKED | 12/04/2013 |
| MC173882 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/01/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/03/2021 |
| MC173882 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 01/22/1992 | REVOKED | 08/24/1993 |
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/03/1992 | - | - |
| MC173882 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/03/1992 | - | - |
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Crash & Inspection Records
20
Individual Crash Records
533
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes3
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away2
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections213
Out of Service2
OOS Rate0.9%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections86
Out of Service13
OOS Rate15.1%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total13
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 07/02/2003 | Rated: 07/14/2003
BASIC Safety Scores
FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.
Unsafe Driving
9 violations
/ 9 inspections
Measure: 0.59
Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations
/ 4 inspections
Measure: 0.04
Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness
1 violations
/ 1 inspections
Measure: 0.04
Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/​Alcohol
0 violations
Measure: 0.00
Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance
34 violations
/ 27 inspections
Measure: 1.79
Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017