BESTWAY CHARTER TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 1161424 MC 459365 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
40 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 250.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
20 units

Drivers: 22

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

710 LARSEN LN, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106

Phone Number

(630) 238-1000

Mailing Address

710 LARSEN LN, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(630) 238-1006

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
22 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-02-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-02-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-07-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-25 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-03-01 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2021-01-19 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-08-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-02-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-09-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-12-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-11-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459365 2021-03-01
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459365 2021-01-19
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459365 2007-11-13
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC459365 2004-11-15

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: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
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

—

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
2026-03-19 BIPD/Excess KXA013362602 $4,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2026-03-19 BIPD/Primary KAA013362602 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-05-17 BIPD/Primary KAA013362501 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-03-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-05-17 BIPD/Excess KXA013362501 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2026-03-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-03-19 BIPD/Primary KAA013362501 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-03-19 BIPD/Excess KXA013362501 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-19 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-02 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2025-03-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-02-06 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-01 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-03-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-19 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-01 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-02-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-01 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-00 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-03-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-10-24 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-00 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-03-19 BIPD/Primary 5ST10759-00 $5,000,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2022-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-02-20 BIPD/Primary WFCAL0000000691-00 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2022-04-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-07-10 BIPD/Primary WFCAL0000000691-00 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2022-02-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-19 BIPD/Excess IXG671624 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2022-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-19 BIPD/Primary WFCAL0000000691-00 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2021-07-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-11 BIPD/Primary 5G1002904-00 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2021-03-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-21 BIPD/Primary 5G1002904-00 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2021-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-07-21 BIPD/Excess IXG933967 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2021-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-03-29 BIPD/Primary 5G1002904-00 $5,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 2020-07-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-01 BIPD/Primary 151901 1068683 $5,000,000 MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURA… 2020-03-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-09-26 BIPD/Primary 151901 1068683 $5,000,000 MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURA… 2020-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

40 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

250.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

2 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 40 Last inspection: Feb 12, 2026 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (40 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 12, 2026

5000870038

Level 3 IL

Aug 27, 2025

0098000064

Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5005140219

Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5005140218

1 viol.
Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5005100200

Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5004900341

Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5004900337

1 viol.
Level 1 IL

Aug 26, 2025

5004900334

Level 1 IL

Nov 13, 2024

T031400170

Level 5 MO

Sep 3, 2024

M602004009

1 viol.
Level 3 NY

Aug 28, 2024

000P169MDF

Level 2 IA

Aug 28, 2024

000P1698ZT

Level 2 IA

Aug 28, 2024

000P1698ZS

Level 2 IA

Aug 27, 2024

000P16BQ8J

Level 2 IA

Jul 15, 2024

5310000551

1 viol.
Level 1 SD
Total Inspections

40

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

40

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 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 25, 2026

IL • ILX004185134

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2026

IL • ILX004148722

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

8

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2024

IL • ILX003341447

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2018

IL • ILX001059552

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2017

IL • ILX000854425

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2016

IL • ILC130293306

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2014

IL • ILU130491532

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 22, 2008

IL • IL0008538906

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 19, 2007

IL • IL0008050759

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2006

IL • IL0001875144

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

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

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

40
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

20
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

20

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

22

CDL Drivers: 22
Interstate: 22
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 250.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 22
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

20

Power Units

0

Trucks

20

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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