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BEST ENERGY LLC

2 inspection violations in 12 months. 2 inspections in 12 months · Pawcatuck, CT · 3 trucks. Last inspected May 2026.

DOT 509165ActiveOut-of-service order: Unsatisfactory = Unfit · 2026-05-04 (rescinded 2026-05-14)InterstatePAWCATUCK, CT

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2026-03-23 · 49,379 mi (2023)
Fleet
3 units · — trailers · 2 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
43,048 mi (2026)

ADDRESS

Physical
4 MECHANIC ST
PAWCATUCK, CT 06379
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8605991920
Email
bestenergyctri@yahoo.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JAMES LATHROP, II
Title
OWNER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
2
Liquids / GasesOther: OIL
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
405 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
1 risk factors · 0 strengths
OOS RATE
87.5%
7 / 8 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

85
out of 100
Excellent
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
3 power units
Unique power units seen
0
Inspections
3
Discrepancy
0.0x

Moderate Risk

1 risk factor · 0 strengths · 2 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
6 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 5 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
13% — 1 clean of 8 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
87.5% — driver OOS 3 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
Out-of-service order: Unsatisfactory = Unfit · 2026-05-04 (rescinded 2026-05-14)
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-03-23

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.

SUMMARY

33.3 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm

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