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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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BEST WAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 223377 · MC162820 · EIN 35-1538247 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2242 S OLD DECKER ROAD, VINCENNES, IN, 47591-6117
(812) 882-6448 · RY MCCORMICK
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 38.5% — well above the 22% national average16 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
138 / 96
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
139 / 909
Crashes (24 mo)
16
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CAT 0010946-05 · eff 01/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance492 pts
Unsafe Driving266 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance111 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other34 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 220 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 56 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 50 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 49 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
KY41
TN33
IN22
IL8
MO7
SC4
MI4
OH4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.80 | 1.83 | ≈26–33% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.56 | 0.57 | ≈76–83% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.95 | 4.95 | ≈62–66% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 51% · Log / ELD device 19% · Following / lane / reckless 16% (2 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Laurel County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Laurel County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 61% · Phone / texting 14% · Seat belt 13%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 57% (15 OOS) · Brakes 19% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 7% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 40 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: 26 inspections, 16 violations, 5 OOS, 16 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 3 OOS · 31%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.3A1-AABRF50, 396.3A1-BARS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.713).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.35).
3. Other4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 16 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 06/17/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/14/2026 | HOPKINSVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/08/2026 | NICHOLASVILLE, KY | 3 | ✓ | |
| 02/27/2026 | GRAIN VALLEY, MO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/17/2026 | MORGANFIELD, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/29/2026 | SHERIDAN(HAMILTON), IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/10/2025 | INMAN, SC | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2025 | WADDY, KY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/12/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer42 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RY MCCORMICK
Annual mileage
9.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
96
Registered since
1982-09-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMA LLC | 1076110 | 4 VINs | strong |
| WRE ENTERPRISES LLC | 4069690 | strong | |
| CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD | 774374 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.7M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0010946-05
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010946-00
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
01/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 0 168 742
12/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2017)
12/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2017)
09/13/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP74675A
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP74675A
04/24/2010 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP.
TRUST FUND · policy 20101271
02/04/2010 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 354024782
01/20/2010 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 354024782
01/08/2010 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2010)
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-141-435393-02
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 790001096
01/20/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC15962A
01/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy KO2-141-435393-04
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/223377.