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BEST WAY EXPRESS INC

DOT 223377
MC 162820
Entity Carrier
2242 S OLD DECKER ROAD, VINCENNES, IN 47591-6117 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory16 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
223377
ACTIVE

Overview

BEST WAY EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2025, based in Vincennes, Indiana, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 138 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
2.127659574468085%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
36.92307692307692%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 11.6
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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206 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

139
Inspections, 24 mo
122
Violations, 24 mo
32
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-24
393.48A-BIBD — Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 1)
2026-08-06
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-08-06
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-03
396.3A1-AABRF50 — The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits 50% or more of attachment fasteners missing. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-23
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit D)
2026-07-23
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)
2026-07-22
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-07-20
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit D)
2026-07-20
391.41B10-MC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-20
383.23A2-LCDLN — License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-20
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-10
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-06-26
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units138
Drivers96
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-162820

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 223377 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BEST WAY EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is BEST WAY EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.127659574468085% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BEST WAY EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 138 power units with 96 drivers on file.

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2242 S OLD DECKER ROAD
VINCENNES, IN 47591-6117
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