BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC

DOT 688890 MC 289115 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.38% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 100.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
33 units

Drivers: 33

Trailers: 19 (19 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1260 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106

Phone Number

(630) 616-1600

Mailing Address

1260 NORTH ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106

Cell Phone

(847) 774-2121

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(630) 616-1901

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-09-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-09-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-09-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-11-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-10-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-09-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-05-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-04-28 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC289115 2007-10-29

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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
2014-09-22 BIPD/Primary S2140387 $1,000,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… - - ACTIVE
2010-09-22 Cargo MXI93023569 N/A AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2013-09-22 BIPD/Primary CSP 0 695 623 $1,000,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2014-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-09-22 BIPD/Primary OPO0037111 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-09-22 BIPD/Primary OPO0035858 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-09-22 BIPD/Primary OPO0031943 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-22 CARGO MXI-93010510 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2010-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-22 BIPD/Primary OPO0031927 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-09-22 BIPD/Primary RICTX0001413 $1,000,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2009-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-22 CARGO QT-660-6379L501-TIL-07 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2009-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-09-22 BIPD/Primary TR-5078L602-07-CAG $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2008-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-09-22 CARGO DSHN00002978 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2007-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-09-22 CARGO DSHN00002253 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2006-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-22 CARGO DSHN00001608 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-22 CARGO DSHN00001135 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2004-11-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-09-22 CARGO 661-74-94 $1,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-11-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-09-22 BIPD/Primary PAP 227589 0901 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-09-22 BIPD/Primary JCV0801290 $1,000,000 JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-09-22 CARGO ANN-0000031-00 $1,000,000 NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS … 2001-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-09-22 BIPD/Primary 1E83161 99 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2000-09-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-09-22 CARGO CPK100469 $1,000,000 SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HAR… 1999-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-23 CARGO TC 00 22 398 $1,000,000 VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP. 1998-10-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

13 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

2 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: Jul 30, 2026 Total crashes: 23

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 30, 2026

5008500370

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

May 6, 2026

4289900585

1 viol.
Level 2 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXDT...

Dec 19, 2025

4038460690

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Jun 19, 2025

5002570040

1 viol.
Level 3 IL GREAT 1GRAA062...

May 13, 2025

4291100203

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Nov 7, 2024

4182810083

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FRHT 1FVACWDJ...

Oct 15, 2024

4068050253

Level 3 IL INTL 3HAMMAAL...

May 16, 2024

4180550280

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

Feb 19, 2024

4039080204

Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

Nov 3, 2023

4243570041

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Sep 26, 2023

4039080193

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

May 17, 2023

4037600145

Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWCS...

May 16, 2023

3998201261

1 viol.
Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (23 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.

Oct 31, 2024

IL • ILX003608769

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2022

IL • ILX002756540

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2022

IL • ILX002582347

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 14, 2021

IL • ILX002210492

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 19, 2019

IL • ILX001760807

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2019

IL • ILX001461809

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2019

IL • ILX001421031

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 29, 2015

IL • ILX000302918

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 18, 2014

IL • ILU130364330

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2013

IL • IL00M2415949

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2012

IL • ILU100116733

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Sep 16, 2011

IL • IL00M2170417

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 27, 2011

IL • ILU100303989

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2011

IL • IL0005259555

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2009

IL • IL0005421354

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

16

Total Crashes

23

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 3
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

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

33

14 owned

Trailers

19

19 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

33

CDL Drivers: 33
Interstate: 33
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 100.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 32
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

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

33

Power Units

33

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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