VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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BEST YET EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1809619 · MC1521248 · EIN 95-3737363 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15730 S FIGUEROA ST, GARDENA, CA, 90248
(310) 323-1880 · JAY NEWJAHR
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 166
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 53 UEN OH9037 · eff 10/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance161 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 58 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.43D-BSB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA35
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.36 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.06 | 3.06 | ≈35–39% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “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 Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 55% (4 OOS) · Tires 19% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 17% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 24 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: 2 inspections, 10 violations, 5 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 60%
393.45B2-BHTD ×3, 393.207C-SBML, 393.47A-BCLMBD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.295).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
390.21TE2IV-D, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-BHTD ×3
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2024 | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
16 truck13 trailer12 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAY NEWJAHR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2008-09-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST YET LOGISTICS | 3082143 | officer, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 53 UEN OH9037
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 53 UEN OH9037
03/03/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/09/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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