BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC

DOT 1916638 MC 715857 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
692 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.98% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 19.23% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
176 units

Drivers: 182

Trailers: 200 (200 owned)

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

Physical Address

1520 SHELDON DR, ELGIN, IL, 60120

Phone Number

(708) 234-8501

Mailing Address

1520 SHELDON DR, ELGIN, IL, 60120

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(708) 234-8507

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
16 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-01-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-09-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-09-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-06-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-04-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-06-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-23 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON 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

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
2022-06-02 BIPD/Primary WMC1963737 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2021-06-02 BIPD/Primary KCA 2600171 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2022-06-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-02 BIPD/Primary TMC1308469 $750,000 TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY,… 2021-06-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-01-22 BIPD/Primary GFL0000024 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2020-06-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-01-22 BIPD/Primary 1000072607191 $750,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2020-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-01-22 BIPD/Primary 1000072607181 $750,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2019-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-10-10 BIPD/Primary 1000072607171 $750,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2018-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-01-22 BIPD/Primary 1000072607171 $750,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2017-10-10 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2016-01-22 BIPD/Primary 1000072607 $750,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2017-01-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-01-22 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03754-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2016-02-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-07-16 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03754-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2016-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-01-22 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03754-15 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2015-07-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-22 BIPD/Primary MJ000469 $750,000 NGM INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-22 BIPD/Primary MJ000331 $750,000 NGM INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-09-03 BIPD/Primary CT00021375 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-01-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-11 BIPD/Primary CA 1670169 $750,000 ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… 2012-09-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-05-08 BIPD/Primary CT00024728 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-06-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-06 BIPD/Primary CT00024728 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-05-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-12-28 BIPD/Primary CT00024728 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-04-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-11 BIPD/Primary CT00024728 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-05-04 BIPD/Primary PIA05870701 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-06-11 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.98%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

692 inspections · 76 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

19.23%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

130 inspections · 25 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 692 Last inspection: Jul 27, 2026 Total crashes: 87

FMCSA Inspection Records (692 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 27, 2026

I3A1082711

Level 2 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 24, 2026

0S02701866

3 viol.
Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 24, 2026

HP02810655

Level 2 KS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 22, 2026

0206000038

2 viol.
Level 3 RI VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jul 20, 2026

5000390084

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

P606619646

1 viol.
Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 2, 2026

3233001977

2 viol.
Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 30, 2026

1515000880

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 30, 2026

PZAM000601

Level 1 WY VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 28, 2026

FT27000507

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 ND VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 24, 2026

FT33000664

Level 3 ND FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2026

5810002013

Level 2 SD VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 22, 2026

U584301370

Level 3 MT VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ...

Jun 18, 2026

5007140007

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 17, 2026

9335000261

Level 3 KS FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

692

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

692

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (87 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 16, 2026

IN • IN0904924047

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

PA • PA602875000X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 28, 2026

NC • NC0108388215

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2025

IL • ILX004036762

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2025

CT • CT2500299719

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 21, 2025

MA • MATBC0035618

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2025

MI • MI0003523489

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2025

MA • MATBC0035458

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2025

OH • OH0253106027

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 2, 2025

NY • NY4092423600

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 22, 2024

PA • PA411615500X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2024

IL • ILX003696384

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 14, 2024

FL • FL2643886304

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2024

PA • PA409528700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2024

IL • ILX003570052

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

31

Total Crashes

87

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

345

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 90
OOS: 1

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 76
OOS: 10

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 168
OOS: 42

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 9

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

692
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

176
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

176

130 owned

Trailers

200

200 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

182

CDL Drivers: 182
Interstate: 182
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

130

Out of Service: 25
OOS Rate: 19.23%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 170
Interstate (<100 mi): 12
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

176

Power Units

176

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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