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Carrier profile · USDOT 2502287 · MC-867360 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC
18 power unitsavg 11.7 yrRegional · 7 statesMONTEBELLO, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-867360 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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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 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 136 inspections.
USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.7 yr
Model years 2005–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC (USDOT 2502287) 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 for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective May 15, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 67 vehicle-level and 86 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 10, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST WAY FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 2502287, and its motor carrier number is MC-867360.
Is BEST WAY FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, BEST WAY FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST WAY FREIGHT INC's safety record?
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC has a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 136 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BEST WAY FREIGHT INC's fleet?
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC operates 18 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST WAY FREIGHT INC based?
BEST WAY FREIGHT INC is based in MONTEBELLO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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