Connect Safety Record
DOT# 594386 · Sterling, VA 20166 · 7037072020
Legal name: Better Business Connection INC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 11/23/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Connect (DOT# 594386) in Sterling, Virginia has 25 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 18 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.
Inspection History · 25 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 07/29/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/27/2025 | MD | 2 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 04/23/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-MAR-25 | MO | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-25 | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company | $5,000 |
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.