Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 912877)

BEST TRANSPORTATION LLC

U.S. DOT#: 912877

Address: 263 DISTRIBUTION STREET
PORT NEWARK, NJ 07114
Number of Vehicles: 84
Number of Drivers: 84
Number of Inspections: 56

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/18/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 11/10/2003)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	9.1	21.4
Driver	3.4	6.0
Hazmat	0.0	4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/18/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-472409
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 January 31, 2025

On-Road Performance
1.20 Measure	Not Public	0.28 Measure	2 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 84 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 56 with HOS Compliance Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 33 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 15 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 56 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 56 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
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: 33


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2LV	Lane Restriction violation	4	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-ML	Failure to Maintain Lane	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	3	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.8A-ELD	ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8A-NON-ELD	No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.205(c)	Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB	Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2)	Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	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(c)	Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove	2	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	4	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	2	2	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV	Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 56


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

1/17/2025	PAL406501773	PA	AX476U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/15/2025	VT2161009882	VT	AX888M	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/8/2025	NJSPRDI01619	NJ	AU180W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/27/2024	MD2404002207	MD	AX4734	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
12/12/2024	NYSPF3070348	NY	AU184W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.						2
12/4/2024	MD2319C00223	MD	AX473U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve						4
11/14/2024	NYSPT3110230	NY	AY645B	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
11/12/2024	NJSPPFI03307	NJ	AX476U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/11/2024	NJSPRBI02123	NJ	AW409L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/7/2024	PAE941431274	PA	AX455G	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/10/2024	NJSPRQI01183	NJ	AY293G	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/29/2024	NJSPRQI01088	NJ	AW789Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/23/2024	NJSPOOI02507	NJ	AY297G	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/9/2024	DE1528000747	DE	AX511R	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
7/30/2024	MD3254005320	MD	AW792Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/25/2024	NYSPWD090805	NY	AY644F	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/25/2024	PAL205420737	PA	AW797Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/22/2024	MD3259003087	MD	AP336S	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
7/19/2024	PAE923420166	PA	AU184W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/15/2024	NJSPRQI01009	NJ	AT877G	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/11/2024	PAE919419383	PA	AX475U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
7/8/2024	MD3240003875	MD	AX513R	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/28/2024	PAE914418036	PA	AY293G	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/19/2024	PAJ117417108	PA	AW407L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/14/2024	PAE941416635	PA	AW413L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/25/2024	NJSPRBI01892	NJ	AX473U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
5/6/2024	PAK310412704	PA	AW793Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
4/24/2024	NYSPA0294891	NY	AS134Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/23/2024	MD0295006437	MD	AW793Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/4/2024	PAE915409573	PA	AX475U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-ML Failure to Maintain Lane						5
4/1/2024	PAH230409257	PA	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
3/18/2024	NJSPSEI00397	NJ	AW794Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/7/2024	NJSPRDI01197	NJ	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/24/2024	NJSPMOI00774	NJ	AX475U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/22/2024	NJSPPCI01202	NJ	AW789Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/21/2024	PAM126405204	PA	AX475U	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/19/2024	NJSPQFI03935	NJ	AX515R	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/22/2024	PAH230402249	PA	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
12/22/2023	NJSPRJI00538	NJ	AX512R	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/19/2023	NJSPSCI00365	NJ	AW795Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
12/7/2023	PAE952334113	PA	AS137Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
11/16/2023	PAE952332079	PA	AU173W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
11/14/2023	PAR418331862	PA	AW406L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove						8
10/16/2023	IN4956009934	IN	AU184W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/4/2023	PAN108327729	PA	AP987P	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
10/3/2023	PAE952327692	PA	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
9/28/2023	MD0284006882	MD	AW408L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
8/4/2023	NJSPQKI03857	NJ	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/31/2023	NJSPNKI01855	NJ	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
7/8/2023	PAE952318991	PA	AW790Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
6/19/2023	NJSPNKI01833	NJ	AU174W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/1/2023	NJSPRKI00332	NJ	AU181W	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/24/2023	NJSPPFI02560	NJ	AW791Y	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove						8
4/13/2023	PAP509310375	PA	AW403L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/24/2023	NJSPNJI00868	NJ	AW409L	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/9/2023	NJSPRLI00069	NJ	AS137Z	NJ	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing						2

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: 5


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

8/27/2024	NJ0000091399	NJ	AW411L	NJ	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6
5/10/2024	NJ0024905279	NJ	AU181W	NJ	0	6	Yes	No	2	2	4
12/14/2023	MD23A1096868	MD	AW931L	NJ	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
9/20/2023	NJ0023704310	NJ	T941101	NJ	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
6/23/2023	NJ0023531382	NJ	AU176W	NJ	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no 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.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/18/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 56
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 31
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 25
Total Crashes* : 5

*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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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 1/31/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 10/18/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 56 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 31 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 25	Total Crashes: 5*
10/18/2022 (Non-Ratable Review) 11/3/2003 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 56 3.6% Vehicle Inspections 33 9.1% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 4 Towaway Crashes 1

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 1/31/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

84 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 84 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

84 Average Power Units = 84 Current Power Units + 84 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 84 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 912877 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
42,403 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,561,878 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 84 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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