BESTMARK EXPRESS INC

DOT 1007378 MC 425574 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
74 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.81% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 38.46% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
13 units

Drivers: 13

Trailers: 13 (13 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2286 U RD, STRONG CITY, KS, 66869-9838

Phone Number

(620) 273-8199

Mailing Address

PO BOX 269, STRONG CITY, KS, 66869

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(620) 273-7071

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-02-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-02-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-03-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-05-08 BIPD/Primary CA993585726 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… - - ACTIVE
2025-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA993585726 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-05-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-01 BIPD/Primary GAT0000235 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2025-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary GFL0000861 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2023-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0006853 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2021-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-01 BIPD/Primary WF006945 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-01 BIPD/Primary MMC1007848 $750,000 MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE … 2018-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary MPP1007848 $750,000 MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE … 2016-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-06 BIPD/Primary 02TRM002361-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2014-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Primary 02TRM002361 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2013-07-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Primary 02 TRM002361-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2013-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary BA150026 $750,000 AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE C… 2013-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA0641667 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA0581219 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary 357881 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2010-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-05 BIPD/Primary BA2489963 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-01 BIPD/Primary BA2489963 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-04-05 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.81%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

74 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

38.46%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

13 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 74 Last inspection: Jul 17, 2026 Total crashes: 60

FMCSA Inspection Records (74 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 17, 2026

MC00481187

Level 3 MS KW 1XKYDP9X...

Apr 23, 2026

W184000130

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Mar 24, 2026

3305007612

1 viol.
Level 3 FL KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Mar 22, 2026

HP02100235

4 viol.
Level 2 KS 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 21, 2026

1191000827

2 viol.
Level 2 AL KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 12, 2026

W044001109

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Jan 11, 2026

2090000716

12 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 AL KENWORTH 1XKFD49X...

Jan 4, 2026

1144001364

Level 2 MO KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 22, 2025

1928003892

1 viol.
Level 2 AL KENWORTH 1XKADP9X...

Dec 11, 2025

HP04960156

Level 2 KS KW 1XKYDP9X...

Nov 23, 2025

2090000625

2 viol.
Level 2 AL KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Sep 16, 2025

6629003099

Level 3 MS KW 1XKADP9X...

Sep 8, 2025

3164009377

Level 2 FL KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Aug 27, 2025

HP03470552

Level 3 KS KW 1XKADP9X...

Aug 21, 2025

N201000016

Level 3 MS KW 1XKWDB9X...
Total Inspections

74

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

74

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (60 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 3, 2026

OK • OK2603003383

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2025

OK • OK2509002928

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 8, 2025

CO • CO2025000025

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 2, 2024

FL • FL2638002604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2024

AL • AL0004638648

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 26, 2023

FL • FL8971232403

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 6, 2023

AL • AL0003638869

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2022

GA • GA0008783954

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 15, 2022

FL • FL2496834102

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2022

MO • MO0000095670

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 8, 2021

LA • LA0210042095

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 23, 2021

OK • OK0020210457

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2021

MS • MS9047210008

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 22, 2020

FL • FL8840788700

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 13, 2020

KS • KS2020E20549

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

6

Injury Crashes

24

Total Crashes

60

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

57

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 5

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 35
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

74
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

13

13 owned

Trailers

13

13 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

13

CDL Drivers: 13
Interstate: 13
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

13

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 38.46%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 13
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

13

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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