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Carrier profile · USDOT 223377 · MC-162820 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC
DBA BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
138 power unitsavg 8 yrNational · 16 statesVINCENNES, IN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-162820 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
138Power units
75 observed · MCS-150
92Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 well above average
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USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1111
15 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2008–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 223377) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 133 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 64 vehicle-level and 133 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 11 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 138 power units and 96 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 16, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 23, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 223377, and its motor carrier number is MC-162820.
Is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BEST WAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC has a 40.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 201 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC operates 138 power units and 96 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC based?
BEST WAY EXPRESS INC is based in VINCENNES, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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