BEST DD SS INC
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4412 HUXLEY DR
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 - 10
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 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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| 2.30 | Not Public | 1.66 | 6.65 | 0 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
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Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
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11-20 relevant driver inspections
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7
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
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11-20 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A |
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: 33
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | 1 | 0 | 1 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify 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 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 3 | 3 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 1 | 1 | 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. |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 20
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 6/9/2026 | SC0410000748 | SC | 921F21 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 5/28/2026 | NC0006879665 | NC | 921F21 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 4/21/2026 | MD3265C00290 | MD | 0988F6 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 3/5/2026 | MD3013C00599 | MD | 0891F8 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 3/3/2026 | TNI01RA82536 | TN | 0655F3 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 2/5/2026 | TNI01R261525 | TN | 0655F5 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 1/20/2026 | NC0006821367 | NC | 921F21 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 1/12/2026 | PAE946601207 | PA | 0655F5 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | 1 | ||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 1/1/2026 | NC0006834910 | NC | 921F21 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 11/7/2025 | MD0295C01032 | MD | 0319F7 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 10/31/2025 | AL1082004697 | AL | 0655F5 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/30/2025 | MD2018C00320 | MD | 0655F3 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 7/23/2025 | CT3081A00126 | CT | 0891F7 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 2 | ||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 5/1/2025 | CT3081A00041 | CT | 943F86 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 3 | ||||||
| 3/21/2025 | LALAFWS00337 | LA | 975F14 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/28/2025 | TNI030G70042 | TN | 0655F5 | UK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 1/30/2025 | MD3265001087 | MD | 943F86 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/27/2024 | NC0006704121 | NC | 943F86 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.30B1 Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | ||||||
| 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | ||||||
| 11/14/2024 | CT3119002175 | CT | 0655F3 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | ||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 11/13/2024 | DE1257000993 | DE | 0655F3 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | ||||||
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) |
| 12/26/2025 | TX7CCEHQE1Y3 | TX | 0908F7 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 12/18/2025 | MD25A1322777 | MD | 932F70 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 12/5/2024 | MD24S0005016 | MD | 0319F7 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 7/11/2024 | CT2400265369 | CT | 0319F7 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 2
| Investigation Date | Investigation | Violation | Description | BASIC |
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| 5/20/2026 | Compliance Review | 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status (critical) | HOS Compliance |
| 5/20/2026 | Compliance Review | 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status (critical) | HOS Compliance |
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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5/20/2026 (Compliance Review)
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20
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
Acute/Critical Violations cited within last 12 months from an investigation.
Carrier Registration
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Inspection Selection System
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 07/29/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
- Closed Date Case #
- 7/25/2026 MD-2026-0026-US1867
- 12/27/2024 MD-2025-0012-US1818
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