Best Way of Indiana Inc
USDOT 722226 · MC-518170 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Best Way of Indiana Inc (dba Best Way Disposal) is a corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 418 power units and 251 drivers, which ranks it #36 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 83 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Best Way of Indiana Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Best Way Disposal |
| USDOT number | 722226 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-518170 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2577 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221 |
| Phone | (317) 484-3365 |
| First registered | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 722226.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 362 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 136 | 0 |
- 0.60 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,296,628 miles reported for 2025 – about 17,456 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 251 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 56 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Best Way of Indiana Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.5% | 18.3% | 19.0% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 31% lower than average |
| Inspections | 83 | 83 with a driver check, 65 with a vehicle check, 81 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 6, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Best Way of Indiana Inc?
Best Way of Indiana Inc is registered with USDOT number 722226 and operating authority MC-518170.
How many trucks does Best Way of Indiana Inc have?
It reports 418 power units (56 tractors, 362 straight trucks) and 136 trailers, with 251 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Best Way of Indiana Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Indianapolis, Indiana 46221.
What is the out-of-service rate of Best Way of Indiana Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.