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Carrier profile · USDOT 244285 · MC-173882 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
BEST CARTAGE INC
64 power unitsavg 10.1 yrMulti-region · 9 statesKERNERSVILLE, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173882 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
64Power units
69 observed · MCS-150
133Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 42 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 446 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.1 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST CARTAGE INC (USDOT 244285) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 178 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 72 vehicle-level and 178 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 64 power units and 51 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 18, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 14, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST CARTAGE INC's USDOT number?
BEST CARTAGE INC's USDOT number is 244285, and its motor carrier number is MC-173882.
Is BEST CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, BEST CARTAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST CARTAGE INC's safety record?
BEST CARTAGE INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 446 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BEST CARTAGE INC's fleet?
BEST CARTAGE INC operates 64 power units and 51 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST CARTAGE INC based?
BEST CARTAGE INC is based in KERNERSVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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