Freight Carrier/broker · Kernersville, NC

BEST CARTAGE INC

829 GRAVES ST · Kernersville, NC 27284

Authorized: Property
(800) 849-1818 Tap to call
  • MC #173882
  • USDOT #244285 USDOT Active
  • 64
    Power Units
  • 51
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEST CARTAGE INC is a Kernersville, NC freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of North Carolina. This company has 64 truck(s) in their fleet and 51 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-173882 and their USDOT number is 244285.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/18/2026 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/18/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,722,183 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Livestock
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Kernersville, North Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.26 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.02 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.74 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

  • 200
    Total
  • 175
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 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
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BEST CARTAGE INC
829 GRAVES ST
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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