BEST CARTAGE INC

DOT 244285 MC 173882 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
470 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.23% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 17.5% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
64 units

Drivers: 51

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

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

Physical Address

829 GRAVES ST, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284

Phone Number

(800) 849-1818

Mailing Address

829 GRAVES ST, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Active
34 yrs, 6 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-02-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2018-05-02 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2007-03-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-11-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-12-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1993-08-24 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1992-01-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1992-01-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1984-11-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC173882 2013-12-04

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

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2024-01-18 Bond 5568289 N/A GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2017-10-01 BIPD/Primary 22UENOI5023 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2021-02-27 SURETY PB11499804398 $750,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2024-01-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-02-27 SURETY PB11499804398 $750,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2021-02-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 CARGO VEL 8100008-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 BIPD/Primary VEL-8100008-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2017-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 CARGO VPP 4900014-05 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-02-04 BIPD/Primary VPP4900014 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary TVA000415 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2004-02-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-09-26 CARGO QT660-274D412-0-TIL-02 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2007-03-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-08-20 BIPD/Primary BA 67 00 10 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2002-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-01-31 BIPD/Primary BA 67 00 10 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2002-08-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-12-31 BIPD/Primary BA 63 93 92 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2001-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP 0E 28 29 $750,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2000-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-08-01 CARGO IM03202185 $750,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 2002-09-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-08-01 CARGO IM 9250730 $750,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 1998-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-08-01 CARGO IM 9266830 $750,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 1999-09-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-08-01 BIPD/Primary TPOE2829 $750,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2000-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-08-01 CARGO CIM14796006500 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1998-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-08-01 BIPD/Primary F3Y 003 548-00 $750,000 AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL… 1998-08-17 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1996-08-01 CARGO AT 593 781 $750,000 LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1997-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-08-01 BIPD/Primary GS5832573 $750,000 SELECT INSURANCE CO. 1996-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.23%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

470 inspections · 34 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

17.5%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

40 inspections · 7 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 470 Last inspection: Jul 27, 2026 Total crashes: 136

FMCSA Inspection Records (470 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 27, 2026

0006899135

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

Jul 22, 2026

0006897811

Level 2 NC PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 15, 2026

0006895278

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

Jul 12, 2026

0006894245

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

0006893983

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 6, 2026

0414000141

Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 2, 2026

8368001435

Level 3 VA CUSTOM SCO 3HSDJAPR...

Jun 26, 2026

0006889213

Level 3 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 17, 2026

0006886181

Level 2 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

I035D20222

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

May 20, 2026

0006877444

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

May 18, 2026

0006876602

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

May 18, 2026

0006876309

Level 1 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

May 12, 2026

0006874480

Level 2 NC FRHT 3ALXA700...

Apr 8, 2026

0340002715

Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTDV...
Total Inspections

470

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

470

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (136 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.

Jan 8, 2025

SC • SC0025217991

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2024

NC • NC0107986030

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 8, 2024

NC • NC0107816507

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2024

SC • SC0024213266

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2024

NC • NC0107596595

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2024

NC • NC0107588608

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 26, 2023

SC • SC0023306571

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2023

NC • NC0107583532

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2023

SC • SC0023282148

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2023

SC • SC0023268356

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2023

SC • SC0023234407

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 11, 2023

NC • NC0107304176

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2023

SC • SC0023229397

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 1, 2023

NC • NC0107233741

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 7, 2022

SC • SC0022296875

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

8

Injury Crashes

83

Total Crashes

136

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

37

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 14

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

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

470
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

64
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

64

64 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

51

CDL Drivers: 51
Interstate: 51
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

40

Out of Service: 7
OOS Rate: 17.5%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 51
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Livestock Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

64

Power Units

64

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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