DBA: BEST TRANSPORT

BEST FREIGHTLINES INC

DOT 1312590 MC 614143 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
21 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 12.5% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
5 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 5 (5 owned)

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

Physical Address

5847 E YOSEMITE AVE, MERCED, CA, 95340

Phone Number

(916) 215-9595

Mailing Address

P O BOX 3273, MERCED, CA, 95344

Cell Phone

(209) 564-9999

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
18 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-02-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-12-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-01-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-11-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-03-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-08-17 — 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
2026-02-01 BIPD/Primary CM91DT000005-00 $750,000 CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2026-02-01 BIPD/Primary CM91DT000003-01 $750,000 CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-02-01 BIPD/Primary CM91DT000003-00 $750,000 CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-02-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2024-12-04 BIPD/Primary CA990154566 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-02-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-05-23 BIPD/Primary WN345707 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-12-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-01-23 BIPD/Primary WN323541 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-05-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-03-05 BIPD/Primary WN280518 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-09-26 BIPD/Primary 189480001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2020-03-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-14 BIPD/Primary 189480001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-09-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-05 BIPD/Primary 189480001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-06-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-03-05 BIPD/Primary PIA08416502 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-03-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-05 BIPD/Primary PIA08416501 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-04-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-09-22 BIPD/Primary WN161354 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-03-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-05-18 BIPD/Primary WN161354 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-12-18 BIPD/Primary WN143346 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-05-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-09-18 BIPD/Primary WN143346 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-12-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-03-05 BIPD/Primary WN143212 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-09-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-05 BIPD/Primary A0005782001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2014-03-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-05 BIPD/Primary WN009570 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-03-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-05 BIPD/Primary TN637350 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-03-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-10 BIPD/Primary SFT 9483833 02 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2009-03-05 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

21 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

8 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 21 Last inspection: Jan 16, 2026 Total crashes: 7

FMCSA Inspection Records (21 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jan 16, 2026

NC3Q002657

Level 5 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jan 16, 2026

NC3Q002656

Level 5 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jan 16, 2026

NC3Q002655

Level 5 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 28, 2025

4249010176

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 12, 2025

9520P5DFND

Level 3 NM FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 28, 2025

HP02720542

2 viol.
Level 2 KS PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Jun 25, 2025

NDLR005699

1 viol.
Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 30, 2025

V251822001

8 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 12, 2025

7217028597

1 viol.
Level 3 NV FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Dec 20, 2024

UFGN003542

1 viol.
Level 2 CA PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Dec 6, 2024

1318000398

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Nov 17, 2024

W200003756

4 viol.
Level 3 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 6, 2024

NBYK001591

Level 5 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 4, 2024

NBYK001590

Level 5 CA UTIL 3UTVS253...

Nov 4, 2024

NBYK001589

Level 5 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

21

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

21

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (7 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.

Dec 15, 2024

IA • IA2401458753

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 23, 2017

CA • CA2211700392

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2017

AZ • AZ0003226977

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2016

CA • CA4601600830

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 26, 2015

OK • OK00D0115115

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 26, 2015

OK • OK00D1151015

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2014

CA • CA0006757097

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

7

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

17

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

21
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

5
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

5

5 owned

Trailers

5

5 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

8

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 12.5%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
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

5

Power Units

5

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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