BESTMARK EXPRESS INC
- 1007378
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2286 U RD
STRONG CITY, KS 66869-9838 - 14
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 1.68 | Not Public | 2.44 | 7.14 | 0 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
18.4
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
36
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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12
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
36
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 51
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | 1 | 0 | 1 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2SLFYEMV | State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | 1 | 0 | 1 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | 10 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(e)(1)PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 3 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.43A-TPV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47A-BCLMAD | Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 1 | 1 | 0 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.7A-UO | Unsafe Operations - Prohibited. | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 36
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 7/26/2026 | TXV262460638 | TX | 251803 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal | 6 | ||||||
| 396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.3(a)(1) Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.7A-UO Unsafe Operations - Prohibited | 3 | ||||||
| 7/17/2026 | MSMC00481187 | MS | AJB269 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 4/23/2026 | MOW184000130 | MO | 243212 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 3/24/2026 | FL3305007612 | FL | 214993 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 3/22/2026 | KSHP02100235 | KS | 243212 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 2/21/2026 | AL1191000827 | AL | 214993 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 2/12/2026 | MOW044001109 | MO | AHH715 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | 2 | ||||||
| 393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 1/11/2026 | AL2090000716 | AL | 250560 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 7 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 1/4/2026 | MO1144001364 | MO | AJB269 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 12/22/2025 | AL1928003892 | AL | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 12/11/2025 | KSHP04960156 | KS | AJB268 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 11/23/2025 | AL2090000625 | AL | 243211 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 9/16/2025 | MS6629003099 | MS | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 9/8/2025 | FL3164009377 | FL | 251803 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 8/27/2025 | KSHP03470552 | KS | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 8/21/2025 | MSN201000016 | MS | 243212 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 7/15/2025 | NET299000837 | NE | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/2/2025 | CO1561501144 | CO | 202161 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 5/14/2025 | OKZ200210248 | OK | 243211 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.60E Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | ||||||
| 392.3-F Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. (OOS) | 10 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 5/14/2025 | FL3053009893 | FL | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | ||||||
| 3/7/2025 | MSMC00431182 | MS | 189135 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 1/7/2025 | KSHP03031807 | KS | 243212 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 12/31/2024 | LALAPNS00027 | LA | 189780 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | 1 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | 1 | ||||||
| 12/12/2024 | AR7960000485 | AR | 142823 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMAD Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 12/8/2024 | KSHP03990774 | KS | 258032 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 12/7/2024 | KSHP00990484 | KS | 158997 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2SLFYEMV State/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. | 5 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | 6 | ||||||
| 11/27/2024 | MS7644009108 | MS | 197434 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/20/2024 | MO0803000345 | MO | 243212 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/16/2024 | MOW107000518 | MO | 214827 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/14/2024 | KSHP00620374 | KS | 243211 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 11/6/2024 | AR8120000346 | AR | 189135 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/3/2024 | MS1009011212 | MS | 251597 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/24/2024 | ALISCV001828 | AL | 142823 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | ||||||
| 9/19/2024 | MO0803000231 | MO | 159000 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 9/3/2024 | GA1422000709 | GA | 169495 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 8/27/2024 | ALJSBH008809 | AL | 189780 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.30B1 Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 4
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 3/3/2026 | OK2603003383 | OK | AHH715 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9/4/2025 | OK2509002928 | OK | 251803 | KS | 0 | 1 | No | No | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1/8/2025 | CO2025000025 | CO | B922247 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9/2/2024 | FL2638002604 | FL | 159000 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 2
| Investigation Date | Investigation | Violation | Description | BASIC |
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| 7/29/2026 | NON-R | 382.305(b)(1) | Failing to conduct random alcohol testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions | Drugs/Alcohol |
| 7/29/2026 | NON-R | 382.305(b)(2) | Failing to conduct random controlled substances testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions | Drugs/Alcohol |
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 7/29/2026 (Non-Ratable Review)
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 08/22/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
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