BEST WAY TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 1249405 MC 476113 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
2 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1040 TWIN LAKES DR, ATHENS, GA, 30606

Phone Number

(706) 540-2184

Mailing Address

1040 TWIN LAKES DR, ATHENS, GA, 30606

Cell Phone

(706) 548-4025

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
22 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-05-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-12-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2022-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-02-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-12-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-02-11 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2018-02-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-04-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-02-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-02-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-31 OUT OF SERVICE MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-10-10 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2006-11-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-09-06 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-05-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-03-08 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2022-12-19
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2019-02-11
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2011-03-07
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2008-04-30
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2006-11-29
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2005-09-06
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC476113 2005-03-08

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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2025-05-06 BIPD/Primary 9300149237 $750,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-02-14 BIPD/Primary SC22021045 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-08-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-02-14 BIPD/Primary EEX-BRS0091 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2022-02-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-18 BIPD/Primary CA1809871 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2021-02-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-14 BIPD/Primary CA1809871 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2020-02-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-01-08 BIPD/Primary SC19020942 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-02-15 BIPD/Primary SC19020942 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-02-28 BIPD/Primary CA 2890190 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2019-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-05-18 BIPD/Primary CA 2890190 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2018-02-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-02-25 BIPD/Primary CA2890190 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2016-05-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-02-25 BIPD/Primary LTO0017778 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-02-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-02-25 BIPD/Primary MCC0106178 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-02-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-25 CARGO WN051270 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-03-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-05-03 CARGO PIA05514301 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-02-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-02-25 BIPD/Primary PIA05514301 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-02-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-15 CARGO MC 016545 $750,000 ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-05-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-10 CARGO MC016545 $750,000 ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-01-17 BIPD/Primary CA 5652670 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… 2010-02-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-04-24 CARGO MC013008 $750,000 ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-02-22 BIPD/Primary CA 5652670 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2008-01-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-03 CARGO 20120 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2006-11-23 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 2 Last inspection: Jan 28, 2026 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (2 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jan 28, 2026

1323000414

Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 2HSFMAHR...

Sep 29, 2025

0392000730

1 viol.
Level 3 SC INTERNATIO 2HSFMAHR...
Total Inspections

2

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

2

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Aug 17, 2021

VA • VA0212325384

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2021

GA • GA0008102445

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 6, 2020

GA • GA0007843195

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 28, 2020

SC • SC0020261491

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 20, 2018

NC • NC0105548989

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2017

VA • VA0171235257

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2015

GA • GA0005512917

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2005

GA • GA5444018501

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 0
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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

2
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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