VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1800651 · MC654852 · EIN 26-3142307 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
201 ST PAULS CHURCH RD SUITE 201, NEWTON, NC, 28658
(828) 469-5133 · GERALD P. MCLAUGHIN
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 39
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 51-321267-00 · eff 08/03/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance36 pts
Other4 pts
Unsafe Driving3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.5-HL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 383.23A2 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41A | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SC4
NC4
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.60 | 0.60 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.68 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.40 | 8.40 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-03-30. “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
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 | MARIETTA, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
11 trailer3 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
GERALD P. MCLAUGHIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2008-08-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM TRANSPORT INC | 1513126 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
08/03/2017 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 51-321267-00
08/03/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-6
07/07/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/02/2017)
08/03/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-5
07/07/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2016)
08/03/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-4
07/07/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2015)
08/03/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-3
07/07/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2014)
08/03/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-2
07/08/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2013)
08/03/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-1
07/09/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2012)
08/19/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/03/2011 — Insurance replaced — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-1
08/03/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA3007747-0
08/03/2010 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN656302
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/1800651.