Freight Carrier · Strong City, KS

BESTMARK EXPRESS INC

2286 U RD · Strong City, KS 66869-9838

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #425574
  • USDOT #1007378 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BESTMARK EXPRESS INC is a Strong City, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-425574 and their USDOT number is 1007378.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/28/2026 · last updated Aug 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/28/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,369,899 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: KS (7), MS (6), MO (6), AL (6), FL (3), AR (2), TX (1), NE (1), CO (1), OK (1), LA (1), GA (1). Home base: Strong City, Kansas.

Safety Record

2 Acute/Critical 10 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.68 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.44 7 Vehicle Maintenance 7.14 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0
  • 382.305(b)(1)Failing to conduct random alcohol testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions SW 0
  • 382.305(b)(2)Failing to conduct random controlled substances testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOUnsafe Operations - Prohibited. SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BESTMARK EXPRESS INC
2286 U RD
STRONG CITY, KS 66869-9838
Mailing Address
BESTMARK EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 269
STRONG CITY, KS 66869

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