Best Way Express Inc
USDOT 223377 · MC-162820 · Vincennes, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Best Way Express Inc (dba Bestway Express Inc) is a corporation based in Vincennes, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 138 power units and 96 drivers, which ranks it #111 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 142 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 12.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Is this your company?
Claim the Best Way Express Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Vincennes and Indiana pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Indiana carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Best Way Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Bestway Express Inc |
| USDOT number | 223377 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-162820 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2242 S Old Decker Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 |
| Phone | (812) 882-6448 |
| First registered | Sep 28, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 223377.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 137 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 306 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,691,114 miles reported for 2024 – about 70,225 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 96 CDL drivers; 96 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Best Way Express Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 93% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 19% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 175% higher than average |
| Inspections | 142 | 142 with a driver check, 66 with a vehicle check, 99 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 23, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond X-Press LLC USDOT 855456 | Indianapolis | 115 | 150 | 23 | 41.7% | 2 |
| Renewable Transport Services Inc USDOT 312572 | Indianapolis | 143 | 124 | 167 | 26.7% | 10 |
| Sysco Indianapolis LLC USDOT 333611 | Indianapolis | 78 | 88 | 19 | 38.5% | 12 |
| Chandi Trucking Inc USDOT 3006995 | Indianapolis | 157 | 175 | 113 | 20.0% | 10 |
| Central Trucking Inc USDOT 268896 | Edinburgh | 154 | 261 | 308 | 9.7% | 14 |
| GLM Transport Inc USDOT 398643 | Monroeville | 161 | 134 | 202 | 29.3% | 12 |
Other carriers near Vincennes
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Logistics Inc USDOT 1206994 | Jasper | 465 | 488 | 813 | 9.2% | 32 |
| Jet Transit Inc USDOT 630913 | Jasper | 225 | 253 | 409 | 6.3% | 13 |
| Styline Transportation Inc USDOT 98583 | Huntingburg | 174 | 137 | 300 | 8.9% | 14 |
| GSG Trucking Inc USDOT 694890 | Montgomery | 118 | 66 | 59 | 5.6% | 3 |
| Boyd and Sons Inc USDOT 177873 | Washington | 91 | 99 | 169 | 12.1% | 14 |
| Boyd Operating Inc USDOT 1392785 | Washington | 85 | 78 | 116 | 18.0% | 7 |
| Superior Ag Resources Cooperative Inc USDOT 332504 | Huntingburg | 76 | 90 | 23 | 52.9% | 3 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Best Way Express Inc?
Best Way Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 223377 and operating authority MC-162820.
How many trucks does Best Way Express Inc have?
It reports 138 power units (137 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 306 trailers, with 96 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 16, 2025).
Where is Best Way Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Vincennes, Indiana 47591.
What is the out-of-service rate of Best Way Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.