BEST AMERICAN EXPRESS LLC
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13601 CEDAR RD UNIT 2
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118 - 80
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 05/12/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 26.1 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 05/12/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-1662092 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending April 24, 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
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
3.87
Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 2.33 | 2.00 | 2.23 | 3.94 | 3.94 | 3.87 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 17
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 22
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
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Total Weight (TotW) |
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 85 | 65 | 252 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
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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*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.
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(Six years as of 05/12/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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