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Carrier profile · USDOT 2886546 · MC-969043 · Updated Jul 29, 2026
BEST DD SS INC
11 power unitsavg 9.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesELLICOTT CITY, MD75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-969043 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
2006–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 29, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.7 yr
Model years 2006–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST DD SS INC (USDOT 2886546) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 29, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY effective Oct 14, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 29, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier received 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 20 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 29, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 27, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST DD SS INC's USDOT number?
BEST DD SS INC's USDOT number is 2886546, and its motor carrier number is MC-969043.
Is BEST DD SS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 29, 2026, BEST DD SS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST DD SS INC's safety record?
BEST DD SS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is BEST DD SS INC's fleet?
BEST DD SS INC operates 11 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST DD SS INC based?
BEST DD SS INC is based in ELLICOTT CITY, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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