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Carrier profile · USDOT 343870 · MC-216403 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
DBA DEPOT CONNECT INTERNATIONAL
104 power unitsavg 13.9 yrRegional · 7 statesPASADENA, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-216403 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
104Power units
42 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 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 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 77 inspections.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT 343870) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 5, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 54 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 104 power units and 94 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 17, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number?
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 343870, and its motor carrier number is MC-216403.
Is BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has a 20.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 77 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 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's fleet?
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 104 power units and 94 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC based?
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in PASADENA, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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