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BEST TRANSPORTATION LLC
Port Newark, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 912877 · MC 472409
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-472409 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Harco National Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.5% OOS · 100 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 19, 2006; first granted January 15, 2004 (22 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 100 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC472409
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Harco National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GAT0000243
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy RHY8512313
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
912877
MC Number
MC-472409
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 25, 2000
Authority First Granted
January 15, 2004
Authority Reinstated
July 19, 2006
Annual Mileage
3,561,878 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
263 Distribution Street, Port Newark, NJ 07114
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Thomas Heimgartner
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
100
Driver Inspections
55
Vehicle Inspections
60
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance64
Unsafe Driving20
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.8pp higher)
14.5% of 62 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
24 of 41 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 63 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 63 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 63 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 63 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| November 17, 2025 | NY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 17, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 18, 2024 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ34
PA25
NY12
MD10
CT2
DE1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (97)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 84 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~54
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
40
Incomplete Chassis
21
Container Chassis
17
Intermodal Chassis
9
Not Applicable
3
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN261318 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN625040 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXLN261325 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN223067 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN261320 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN261321 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN319132 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN319138 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN319141 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC335KS793372 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stou | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C4028SE011087 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN261312 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN946151 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN223070 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3MN288948 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3MN288951 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4MN288957 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5MN288952 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN223072 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7MN288953 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN319140 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN945974 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN261324 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN223066 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN625042 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5AXCG40271R174362 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3386B769251 | 2 | — |
| Mecox Reso | Intermodal Chassis | 000000000CB801283 | 1 | — |
| Herc | — | 1AJC4024XR1001446 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1AJC40281W1005092 | 1 | — |
| Ajax | Intermodal Chassis | 1AJCG4028WH002887 | 1 | — |
| Ajax Trail | Semi-trailer | 1AJCG4029XH003547 | 1 | — |
| Ajax | Semi-trailer | 1AJCG402XYH001310 | 1 | — |
| Ctic | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C45201E499846 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kwik Equipment Sales Kwik Equipment Sales LLC | Trailer (type not listed) · 40 ft | 1K9CG4026PL351013 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Monon | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 1NNC04129FW100092 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04826PM196332 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 1S12GC404YB736191 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC407SB696745 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 1S12GC409EC648145 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 1S12GC409YB734422 | 1 | 1 |
| Garden Sta | Intermodal Chassis | 1TA142325F3402652 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Incomplete Chassis · 46 ft | 3H3X462SXYT087749 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0EN158823 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN261317 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0MN288955 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN223075 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1PN319134 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2EN158824 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN223068 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2MN288956 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3GN945977 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3KN223076 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4LN261322 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN319136 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN626102 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN261316 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9MN288954 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN626103 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN223074 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXLN261311 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN625039 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH18N481425 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4020M2000195 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4020M2000245 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4022M2000229 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4025M2000192 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4029M2000227 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4029M2000261 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 45 ft | 57VAA4520M2000352 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5AXCG4020XR135038 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5AXCG4023XR153033 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC400NB800928 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC403MB799093 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4044B753885 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC404HB786133 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4066B768827 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC406NB800917 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3306B769261 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3306B769292 | 1 | — |
| Ctic | Intermodal Chassis | 5EF3SC330HB785978 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3327B771238 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3345B762554 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3345B763025 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC334KS793377 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3376B768821 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC3376B769287 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC33X6B769249 | 1 | — |
| Garden Sta | Intermodal Chassis | CB731589 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | KR1SM2325YD102378 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Shenzhen Cimc Heavy Industries Co., Ltd | Container Chassis · 40 ft | LA9C4023831SZJ301 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41260G1024370 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41261H1020880 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41262JT016234 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126XG1020892 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126XH1020862 | 1 | 1 |
| Jind | — | LV1GV45274S101975 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (100)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 3017002235 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | DOLLAR TREE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLV HYTR |
4V4NC9EH4KN223071 3H3C412S6NT405301 |
NJ AU175W ME 5058844 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| October 8, 2026 | 1267001186 | TOWNSEND DE | II | — | — | SPI PHARMA, INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO HYUNDAI TR |
4V4NC9EH0PN319139 3H3X462SXTT000036 |
NJ AX474U TN U225940 |
| October 7, 2026 | SPTRI00112 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLV STRI |
4V4NC9EHXPN319133 1S12GC400YB734504 |
NJ AX512R ME 4014784 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | SPTPI00071 | NJ, NJ | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLK CIMC |
4V4NC9EH7PN319137 57VAA4029M2000244 |
NJ AX472U ME 451127Z |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | SPTI000282 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK DUNH |
4V4NC9EH3MN288951 536027235TL |
NJ AW792Y TN T568081 |
| September 15, 2026 | SPTPI00037 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH7RN626102 1S12GC409YB734422 |
NJ AY296G ME 5165111 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | PACAI00622 | NJ, NJ | II | 2 | 1 | GLOBAL TUNGSTEN & POWDERS LLC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK ARMOR CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EH2LN261321 5AXCG40271R174362 |
NJ AW410L ME 3512413 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | SPTI000183 | NJ, NJ | I | 5 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK GIND |
4V4NC9EH4LN261322 65240 |
NJ AW411L ME 5215351 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | PACAI00612 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK ARMOR CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EH0EN158823 5AXCG40271R174362 |
NJ AW931L ME 3512413 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | SPTI000143 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC |
4V4NC9EH2LN261318 57VAA4020M2000195 |
NJ AW407L ME 451078Z |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DOLLAR TREE | 2 | October 14, 2026 |
| GLOBAL TUNGSTEN & POWDERS LLC | 2 | August 21, 2026 |
| GTP | 2 | January 14, 2026 |
| SPI PHARMA, INC | 1 | October 8, 2026 |
| DSV AIR & SEA INC | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| BURLINGTON COAT | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| ICL | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| SFL MAUI | 1 | March 23, 2026 |
| PURAC BIOCHEM BV | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| JNJ | 1 | December 8, 2025 |
| INTERMODAL | 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| COSCO HOPE | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 22, 2006 | Cargo | On file |
| June 8, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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