Freight Carrier/broker · Cheektowaga, NY

COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS INC

1875 HARLEM RD · Cheektowaga, NY 14212

Authorized: Property
(716) 875-6565 Tap to call
  • MC #140349
  • USDOT #142382 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 17
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS INC is a Cheektowaga, NY freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of New York. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-140349 and their USDOT number is 142382.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/22/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 840,350 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: NY (18), IN (1), TN (1), AZ (1), KY (1), NM (1). Home base: Cheektowaga, New York.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.91 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 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
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 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
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing SW 2
  • 393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
1875 HARLEM RD
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14212
Mailing Address
COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS INC
P O BOX 179
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225

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