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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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BEST OVERNITE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 589562 · MC284979 · EIN 95-4145079 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
406 LIVE OAK AVE, IRWINDALE, CA, 91706
(626) 256-0550 · WILLIAM K. APPLEBEE
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
189 / 92
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
267 / 777
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy MCP09525A · eff 04/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance682 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance49 pts
Other37 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 190 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA253
NV9
UT3
US1
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.10 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.92 | 1.90 | ≈22–26% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.11 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 13 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 Santa Clara County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Clara County, CA 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 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 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 37% (14 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 35% (5 OOS) · Brakes 15% (5 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 16 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: 36 inspections, 20 violations, 4 OOS, 23 clean · holding steady.
1. Other10 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2, 390.21TE2IV-D
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 3 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.44).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 52 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | IRWINDALE, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/21/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | Scottsdale, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 80 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer30 truck14 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM K. APPLEBEE
Annual mileage
4.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
92
Registered since
1995-02-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENINSULA TRUCK LINES INC | 8329 | 6 VINs | strong |
| APEX TRUCKING LLC | 2941202 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MARTHA LARREGUI | 1786111 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PACIFICO EXPRESS INC | 2886068 | 3 VINs | strong |
| WESTERN STATES LOGISTICS SERVICES | 2249865 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.9M mi reported (2025)
05/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/01/2014 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP09525A
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3042457
04/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000246-B
03/05/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2012)
11/02/2011 — Insurance name changed — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000246-B
09/30/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2011)
04/27/2011 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO · policy TPN-000246-A
04/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000246-A
04/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000246
04/08/2009 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICCA0001152
04/08/2009 — Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy C2099331357
04/08/2009 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000246
03/12/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2009)
05/21/2008 — Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 2099331357
05/14/2008 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICCA0001152
05/08/2008 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RICCA0001020
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