Best Transportation LLC
USDOT 912877 · MC-472409 · Port Newark, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Best Transportation LLC is a company based in Port Newark, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 84 power units and 84 drivers, which ranks it #118 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 63 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 22.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.0 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, intermodal containers.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Best Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 912877 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-472409 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 263 Distribution Street, Port Newark, NJ 07114 |
| Phone | (973) 465-5310 |
| First registered | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 912877.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 85 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,561,878 miles reported for 2023 – about 42,403 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 74 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 84 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 | Best Transportation LLC | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.0% | 20.5% | 14.7% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 25% higher than average |
| Inspections | 63 | 63 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 55 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 10, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in New Jersey
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among New Jersey carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| BBT Logistics Inc USDOT 1028748 | Newark | 84 | 84 | 77 | 42.9% | 5 |
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| Inzone Logistics LLC USDOT 3220960 | Aberdeen | 89 | 191 | 27 | 8.3% | 0 |
| Carmel Transport Inc USDOT 3989000 | Kearny | 92 | 72 | 19 | 25.0% | 2 |
| Packaging Exchange Inc USDOT 4031162 | Somerset | 96 | 96 | 245 | 10.9% | 7 |
Other carriers near Port Newark
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salson Logistics Inc USDOT 707789 | Newark | 262 | 294 | 463 | 32.3% | 27 |
| Voyager Trucking Corp USDOT 634411 | Newark | 185 | 72 | 103 | 6.5% | 5 |
| International Motor Freight Inc USDOT 430808 | Newark | 180 | 80 | 18 | 7.7% | 1 |
| Daybreak Express Inc USDOT 288155 | Newark | 174 | 176 | 204 | 21.1% | 14 |
| Jaap Trucking Inc USDOT 2634381 | Newark | 123 | 115 | 149 | 29.3% | 10 |
| Ironbound Express Inc USDOT 674147 | Newark | 88 | 79 | 72 | 43.6% | 5 |
| Harbor Freight Transport Corp USDOT 515980 | Newark | 71 | 128 | 55 | 31.0% | 0 |
| TMX Intermodal Va Inc USDOT 1072953 | Irvington | 70 | 70 | 99 | 22.4% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Best Transportation LLC?
Best Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 912877 and operating authority MC-472409.
How many trucks does Best Transportation LLC have?
It reports 84 power units (84 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 85 trailers, with 84 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Best Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Port Newark, New Jersey 07114.
What is the out-of-service rate of Best Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 22.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.