What is Better Carrier Corporation's safety grade?

Better Carrier Corporation has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Better Carrier Corporation have?

Better Carrier Corporation has 8 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 2 violations.

Has Better Carrier Corporation been involved in any crashes?

Better Carrier Corporation has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Better Carrier Corporation have active authority and insurance?

Better Carrier Corporation has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Better Carrier Corporation Safety Record

DOT# 1428962 · Warwick, RI 02888 · 4014376544

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/27/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Better Carrier Corporation (DOT# 1428962) in Warwick, Rhode Island has 8 inspections on record with 2 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

8 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Rhode Island

17% crash rate better than 17% of carriers in Rhode Island

Violation Categories · 2 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

2 total violations across 8 inspections

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 8 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: CT, MA, NH, NY, RI

Level 2: 1 (12%) Level 3: 7 (88%)

Date	State	Level
02/27/2026	MA	3
09/18/2025	NY	3
07/28/2025	CT	2
03/05/2025	CT	3
01/16/2025	CT	3
08/26/2024	NH	3
07/02/2024	RI	3
04/13/2023	CT	3

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1737218

Common Authority N

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Canal Insurance Co.	$750	11/01/2024

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/26/2005

MCS-150 Filed 20250609 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000

Address 212 Lansdowne Rd, Warwick, RI 02888