BEST CARTAGE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
244285
MC Number
173882
Fleet Size
64
Total Drivers
51
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 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 CARTAGE INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina, operating 64 power units with 51 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 1.1% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 183 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 North Carolina is 13.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 52,420 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
183
Total
72%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — eff. Oct 1, 2017
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 18, 2024
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BEST CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BEST CARTAGE INC (USDOT #244285) 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 CARTAGE INC's safety record?
BEST CARTAGE INC has 183 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 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 CARTAGE INC operate?
BEST CARTAGE INC operates 64 power units with 51 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does BEST CARTAGE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. BEST CARTAGE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BEST CARTAGE INC located?
BEST CARTAGE INC is based in KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina at 829 GRAVES ST, 27284.
What are BEST CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rates?
BEST CARTAGE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.1%, 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 15.5%, 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.