DBA: Best Way Logistics
Best Way Logistics 1 Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Elgin, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 130 | 46 | 0 |
| Trailers | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 176 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 176 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 83% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 76% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 69% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57% | 84% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 13 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 35 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 185 | 49 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | KY |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 76 | 3.50 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 48 | 0.49 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 4.09 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 0.12 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 43 states. Top state OH accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 88%.
+38 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 45 |
| Unsafe Driving | 97 | 33 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 84 | 23 | 10 |
| Driver Fitness | 18 | 1 | 15 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 3922INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 3922SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 39395A4EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 3963A1ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | — |