BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC
91-unit household-goods mover based in South Plainfield, NJ. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 297672
- MC
- MC210330
- Based
- South Plainfield, NJ
- Contact
- 9082222500 · patricia.gibson@bettaway.com
What this carrier is
BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover based in South Plainfield, NJ. Operating footprint: 91 power units, 79 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC210330 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, household goods, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and other: pallets. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 30, 2007).
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned tractors, 122 owned trailers, 88 term-leased tractors, 438 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 138 motor carriers operating 91 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51 | 44.54 | 114.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 15 | 20.98 | 71.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 156 | 107.16 | 145.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 91-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 297672: 207 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 4, 2026 in NJ.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 70 |
| Hours-of-Service | 37 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 166 |
| Total violations | 294 (38 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 11 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Nov 10, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a household-goods mover that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, household goods, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (560 trailers against 91 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 138 peer carriers operating 91 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 109 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 294 violations, 11 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover running over-the-road lanes with 91 power units on file.
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