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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BEST DEDICATED LLC
USDOT 1247640 · MC489960 · EIN 20-1115929 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
829 GRAVES STREET, KENERSVILLE, NC, 27284
(800) 849-1818 · RICHARD HEPLER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
24 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
312 / 312
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
585 / 1081
Crashes (24 mo)
24
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 22 UENOI5023 · eff 10/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance870 pts
Unsafe Driving142 pts
Other64 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance47 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 170 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 48 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 40 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 33 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 32 |
Most inspected states
NC408
SC105
IN16
OH15
TN9
GA8
MD6
KY5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.49 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈4–8% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.65 | 2.68 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 80% · Speeding 15% · Seat belt 5%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 45% · Log / ELD device 32% · False log / RODS 23%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (10 OOS) · Brakes 30% (11 OOS) · Tires 25% (7 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 81 inspections, 18 violations, 7 OOS, 65 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 7 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 396.3A1-BALR ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 44 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.987).
2. Other5 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 114 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 396.3A1-BALR ×2
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Crash record — 24 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 04/22/2026 | ASHEBORO, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/31/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/06/2026 | CONCORD, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/06/2026 | CONCORD, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/23/2026 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 2 | ||
| 01/27/2026 | CONCORD, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/06/2026 | ASHEBORO, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/24/2025 | SPARTANBURG, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/06/2025 | ASHEBORO, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 98 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer44 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD HEPLER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
17.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
312
Registered since
2004-05-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers (18 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST CARTAGE INC | 244285 | 37 VINs | strong |
| H&W HOLDINGS LLC | 981519 | 10 VINs | strong |
| STRONGHAVEN INC | 335684 | 6 VINs | strong |
| J D'S HAULING & TOWING LLC | 2257640 | 5 VINs | strong |
| BEST ASSET GROUP LLC | 1363884 | email, phone | strong |
| BEST CONSOLIDATED LOGISTICS LLC | 2959046 | officer, phone | strong |
| PREMIER AUTOMATION LLC | 3786547 | officer | strong |
| REICH LOGISTIC SERVICES INC | 2044936 | email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
17.6M mi reported (2025)
03/09/2024 — Insurance filed — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 3521167
03/09/2024 — Insurance ended — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 3521167
03/08/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PB11499804399
02/12/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2024)
03/09/2021 — Insurance cancelled — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PB11499804399
04/06/2018 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
03/09/2018 — Insurance replaced — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PB11499804399
10/01/2017 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 22 UENOI5023
10/01/2017 — Insurance ended — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
policy 22 UENOI5023
10/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEL 8100008-00
03/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEL-8100008-00
05/31/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010196-00
05/04/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2007)
03/30/2007 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-274D3485
08/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900014-01
10/04/2004 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/30/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2004)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1247640.