Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3962222 · MC-1478031 ·
Betterbuilt LLC
10 power unitsavg 12.6 yrRegional · 4 statesWATERTOWN, SD86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1478031 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2023 · vPIC
Click to see how we scored it
Load decision ·
Clear to load
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.6 yr
Model years 2000–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BETTERBUILT LLC (USDOT 3962222) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 22, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 20, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
09
Frequently asked
What is BETTERBUILT LLC's USDOT number?
BETTERBUILT LLC's USDOT number is 3962222, and its motor carrier number is MC-1478031.
Is BETTERBUILT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026. BETTERBUILT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BETTERBUILT LLC's safety record?
BETTERBUILT LLC has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BETTERBUILT LLC's fleet?
BETTERBUILT LLC operates 10 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BETTERBUILT LLC based?
BETTERBUILT LLC is based in WATERTOWN, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
10
Similar carriers near Watertown, SD
Comparable carriers around Watertown and across South Dakota
More South Dakota carriers
Other FMCSA-registered carriers near this one in the directory, by USDOT number.