BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1916638
MC Number
715857
Fleet Size
176
Total Drivers
182
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 2.8% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 16 crashes on file (6 with injuries). FMCSA records show 457 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.
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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 Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 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
457
Total
72%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 2, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
16
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC authorized to operate?
Yes. BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC (USDOT #1916638) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC's safety record?
BEST WAY LOGISTICS 1 INC has 457 inspections on file and 16 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 2.8%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.8% (national average: 20.72%).