Is John Best Safe? DOT 3797983 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has John Best had?

John Best has recorded 1 total inspections, with 1 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is John Best located?

John Best is headquartered at 31257 Sem Heh Ln, Arlee, MT 59821-8926.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

John Best is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 3797983. The company operates from Arlee, MT and maintains an active operating status with 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to John Best by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

1 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate100.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 100.0% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

John Best is a small motor carrier operating in Montana. With 1 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 100.0%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

John Best has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 1 power unit and employs 1 driver. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 3797983?

USDOT number 3797983 is assigned to John Best, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Arlee, MT.

How many inspections has John Best had?

John Best has recorded 1 total inspections with 1 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 100.00%.

Where is John Best located?

John Best is headquartered at 31257 Sem Heh Ln, Arlee, MT 59821-8926.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 3797983 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

John Best (DOT# 3797983) – FMCSA Carrier Profile