BEST LAWNS, DOT #1350427 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your trucks or drivers have been put out of service on every inspection on your record: Nebraska on Dec. 3, 2024, June 13, 2025 and Sept. 11.
Every one included a brakes violation.
Your MCS-150 lists 22 trucks and 9 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
BEST LAWNS is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in OMAHA, Nebraska (USDOT #1350427). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 46/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 5 recent inspection(s) and 105 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What BEST LAWNS's record points to
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46/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BEST LAWNS's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 11, 2026, Nebraska. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 9 vehicle violations, 29 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Failure to pay fine - For-Hire Carrier (49 CFR 386.83), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100).
- June 13, 2025, Nebraska. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 5 vehicle violations, 22 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Failure to pay fine - For-Hire Carrier (49 CFR 386.83), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3).
- Dec. 3, 2024, Nebraska. Out of service: 7 vehicle violations, 24 violations in all. Written up for motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Failure to pay fine - For-Hire Carrier (49 CFR 386.83), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), and package not secure in vehicle (49 CFR 177.834).
BEST LAWNS: OMAHA, Nebraska Trucking Company
BEST LAWNS is a mid-size fleet operating out of OMAHA, Nebraska with USDOT number 1350427. The company operates 22 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BEST LAWNS has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 46/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BEST LAWNS has undergone 5 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 60%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BEST LAWNS carries 105 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 11, 2026. Across 5 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 27 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 46/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BEST LAWNS: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 46 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
BEST LAWNS is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
BEST LAWNS is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (9 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 22 straight trucks, 11 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 1 CDL-holding driver on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 9. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Mulch, Rock, Dirt. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
How BEST LAWNS Compares to the National Average
Across the 5 recorded inspections, BEST LAWNS's 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 60.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BEST LAWNS
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | NE | 2 | 9 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-13 | NE | 1 | 5 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-03 | NE | 0 | 7 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-07 | NE | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2023-11-13 | NE | 1 | 4 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BEST LAWNS
What is BEST LAWNS's FMCSA safety rating?
BEST LAWNS (USDOT #1350427) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 46/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BEST LAWNS's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BEST LAWNS operates 22 power unit(s) and 9 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BEST LAWNS based?
BEST LAWNS is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in OMAHA, Nebraska, under USDOT number 1350427.
What is BEST LAWNS's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 5 recent DOT inspection(s) and 105 recorded violation(s) for BEST LAWNS (USDOT #1350427), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BEST LAWNS's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BEST LAWNS scores 46/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BEST LAWNS is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile