BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC

AUTHORIZED
1520 SHELDON DR, ELGIN, IL, 60120|(708) 234-8501

USDOT

1916638

MC Number

715857

Fleet Size

176

Total Drivers

182

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 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 WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in ELGIN, Illinois, operating 176 power units with 182 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 16 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 462 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate3.2%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate21.3%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 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

462

Total

73%

Driver %

Driver Inspections462
Vehicle Inspections174
Driver OOS Rate3.2%
Vehicle OOS Rate21.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

MS Transverse Insurance Company — eff. Jun 2, 2026

$750,000ACTIVE

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

16

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes5
Tow Crashes16

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC (USDOT #1916638) 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 WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC's safety record?

BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC has 462 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 16 matching crashes. 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 WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC operate?

BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC operates 176 power units with 182 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC transport hazardous materials?

No. BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC located?

BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC is based in ELGIN, Illinois at 1520 SHELDON DR, 60120. Phone: (708) 234-8501.

What are BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC's out-of-service rates?

BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.