Carrier profile · USDOT 2152122 · MC-748323 · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026

Best Express Transportation LLC

DBA BEST EXPRESS

59 power unitsavg 6.2 yrNational · 24 statesEL PASO, TX82/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-748323 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

59Power units

65 observed · MCS-150

114Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

6.2Avg age (yr)

2004–2025 · vPIC

Call dispatch(915) 852-7500 Email dispatch[email protected]

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Load decision · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Watch · 2

Driver out-of-service rate above average6.9% vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 15 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2011.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo20.8%

▼ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

7 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

59 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2004–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

15 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

203 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

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91 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Aug 21, 2026.

Safety

174 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Oct 12, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 20.8%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 6.9%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 120 vehicle and 174 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

25.9% · latest 6-mo window▲ Rising

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending up 13.3 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

173 inspections in the charted months · busiest month May '25 · 17

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.5 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 59-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.

Registered power units: 59
Inspections · 24 mo: 174
Annualized: ≈87 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.5 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving76 · 1 OOS
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance34 · 2 OOS
395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance28 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance25 · 23 OOS
391.11 Driver not qualifiedDriver Fitness18 · 10 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance17 · 3 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance16 · 6 OOS
395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance15 · 0 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance13 · 0 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance12 · 5 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: None
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$750,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$750K in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $750K meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’26 · 7 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn

Msa’12–’14

Hallmark County’14–’16

Commercial Alliance’16–’19

United Wisconsin’19–’24

2011201520192023now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 7 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $750,000 · WORTH INSURANCE CO · since Feb 2026

All 7 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO	Feb 2025 → Feb 2026	$750K	1
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2024 → Feb 2025	$750K	1
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2019 → Feb 2024	$750K	7
COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2016 → Feb 2019	$750K	8
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2014 → Jan 2016	$750K	9
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2012 → Feb 2014	$750K	2
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2011 → May 2012	$750K	1

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Oct 12, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 59
Observed power (24 mo): 65
Trailers (towed): 114

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

6.2 yr

Average age

2025

Newest model yr

2004

Oldest model yr

89.9%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 24 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Oct 13, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

174

NM busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

New Mexico: 48 inspections
Texas: 32 inspections
California: 30 inspections
Arizona: 12 inspections
Tennessee: 11 inspections
South Dakota: 4 inspections
Mississippi: 4 inspections
Missouri: 4 inspections
Ohio: 3 inspections
Arkansas: 3 inspections
Louisiana: 3 inspections
Illinois: 3 inspections
Utah: 3 inspections
Washington: 2 inspections
North Carolina: 2 inspections
Pennsylvania: 2 inspections
Indiana: 1 inspections
Kentucky: 1 inspections
Kansas: 1 inspections
Florida: 1 inspections
Oklahoma: 1 inspections
New York: 1 inspections
Georgia: 1 inspections
Colorado: 1 inspections

Home base

EL PASO, TX

1741 CHERRINGTON ST

Most inspections: NM

48 inspections

NM 48 · TX 32 · CA 30

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Oct 12, 2026

Last 12 months: 22 trucks also ran under 16 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 188891 USDOT 241594 USDOT 3799509 USDOT 327574 USDOT 711125 USDOT 1718446 USDOT 1479588 USDOT 786840Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (100 trucks · 72 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 1237415 USDOT 1343498 USDOT 3145664 USDOT 3277736 USDOT 3794034 USDOT 188891 USDOT 241594 USDOT 3707981

Shares a company officer with other carriers

salvador munoz — 8 carriers: USDOT 1460531 USDOT 1830986 USDOT 2155459 USDOT 2660574 USDOT 2738685 USDOT 2770785 USDOT 4006470

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

100

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Oct 12, 2026

Location

Physical address: 1741 CHERRINGTON ST, EL PASO, TX, 79928
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (915) 852-7500
Fax: (915) 852-7502
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: bestexpresstrans.com

Registration

Officers: Salvador Munoz · Juan Buchanan
USDOT / docket: 2152122 · MC-748323
First registered: May 10, 2011
Last MCS-150: Feb 18, 2026 · 9,503,088 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Jan 5, 2016
Recordable crash rate: 0.00
D-U-N-S: 61418722

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

9,503,088

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Oct 12, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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21%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

25 of 120 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Oct 2024 to Oct 2026.

187violation records

49OOS-tagged records

25 of 120inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Other vehicle maintenance

5050%25 / 50

Hours of service

440%0 / 44

Unsafe driving

366%2 / 36

Brakes

2910%3 / 29

Driver fitness

1681%13 / 16

Lights

1250%6 / 12

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

30%

15%

30%

13%Oct 24 to Apr 254 / 30

24%Apr 25 to Oct 2510 / 41

20%Oct 25 to Apr 264 / 20

24%Apr 26 to Oct 267 / 29

Top 3 codes (35 of 187 records)

395.8A Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing17
392.2-SLLED State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)9
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)9

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391.11B2-Q Driver not qualified8
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components8
395.24 ELD — record edits / data6
393.75A3 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2C State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.53B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators3
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)3
395.8D9-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing3
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection3
396.3A1BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed3
396.5B Oil and/or grease leak3
396.5B-HWSL Oil and/or grease leak3
383.23A2 Operating without a valid CDL2
391.11B2-S Driver not qualified2
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.207A-SAPPAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.45DLPC Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators2
393.60C Windshield / glazing2
393.9 Inoperative required lamps2
393.95A Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9TS Inoperative required lamps2
395.22G-ELDMFV ELD — provider/registration/malfunction2
395.24C2III ELD — record edits / data2
395.24D-ELDPT ELD — record edits / data2
395.3A1-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits2
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection2
396.3A1 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL1
383.25A1 Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
391.11B2-Z Driver not qualified1
391.41APC No / expired medical certificate1
392.2-SLLIFTA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLILC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2RG State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLLHOS State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.9A2 Failure to secure load / cargo not secured1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-L Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.203C Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207B Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207C-SBML Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2PC Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2UV Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-BHDB Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45DLUV Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45UV Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.47A-BCLMAD Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.55C1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55C2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.67C7V-F Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.70B2 Coupling devices / fifth wheel1
393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75B Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75C Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
395.22G ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.22H3-ELDMF ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ELD — use / data transfer1
395.32B-ELDDFR ELD — non-authenticated driving1
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8D09 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D11-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8E-HOSPDOOS Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8E1PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.3A1-ALBV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BARS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1B Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1

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Other vehicle maintenance

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Hours of service

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Unsafe driving

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Safety and violations

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC.

BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2152122) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 12, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WORTH INSURANCE CO effective Feb 17, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 13, 2026.

The carrier received 174 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 120 vehicle-level and 174 driver-level — across 24 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 13, 2026.

The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 13, 2026.

It reports 59 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 12, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 5, 2016 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 12, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 2152122, and its motor carrier number is MC-748323.

Is BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Oct 12, 2026. BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

BEST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 331 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).