Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc
USDOT 297672 · MC-210330 · South Plainfield, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc is a corporation based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 79 drivers, which ranks it #106 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 93 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 22.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 10 tow-away), or 11.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, meat, us mail, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 297672 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-210330 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 110 Sylvania Place, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 |
| Phone | (908) 222-2500 |
| First registered | Jul 23, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 297672.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 122 | 438 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,609,141 miles reported for 2025 – about 61,639 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 19% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 79 CDL drivers; 69 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Bett-A-Way Beverage Distribu | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.8% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 11% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 68% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 131% higher than average |
| Inspections | 93 | 93 with a driver check, 57 with a vehicle check, 93 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 30, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc?
Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc is registered with USDOT number 297672 and operating authority MC-210330.
How many trucks does Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc have?
It reports 91 power units (91 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 560 trailers, with 79 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 12, 2025).
Where is Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080.
What is the out-of-service rate of Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.