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Carrier profile · USDOT 244285 · MC-173882 · Updated 07/18/2026

BEST CARTAGE INC

64 power unitsavg 10.1 yrMulti-region · 9 statesKERNERSVILLE, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173882 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksshipwithbest.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
64Power units
69 observed · MCS-150
135Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(800) 849-1818Email dispatchdleonard@shipwithbest.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority42 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal7
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

64 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.1 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 42-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BEST CARTAGE INC safe to work with?

Is BEST CARTAGE INC safe to load? BEST CARTAGE INC (USDOT 244285, MC-173882) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in KERNERSVILLE, NC, operating 64 power units and 51 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 445 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
BCBEST CARTAGE INC 88
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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 2026-07-18, 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 445 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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