BEST FREIGHTLINES INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: BEST TRANSPORT
USDOT
1312590
MC Number
614143
Fleet Size
5
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
BEST FREIGHTLINES INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in MERCED, California, operating 5 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 20 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.8% across 321,883 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
20
Total
52%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Clear Blue Insurance Company — eff. Feb 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BEST FREIGHTLINES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BEST FREIGHTLINES INC (USDOT #1312590) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is BEST FREIGHTLINES INC's safety record?
BEST FREIGHTLINES INC has 20 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BEST FREIGHTLINES INC operate?
BEST FREIGHTLINES INC operates 5 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does BEST FREIGHTLINES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. BEST FREIGHTLINES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BEST FREIGHTLINES INC located?
BEST FREIGHTLINES INC is based in MERCED, California at 5847 E YOSEMITE AVE, 95340. Phone: (916) 215-9595.
What are BEST FREIGHTLINES INC's out-of-service rates?
BEST FREIGHTLINES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 7.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.