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Carrier profile · USDOT 3962222 · MC1478031 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Betterbuilt LLC

Watertown, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2022
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 881-1476
10
Power units
5
Drivers
13
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 44.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
44.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 11 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
13
Driver inspections
11
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1478031
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 22, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOther
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3962222
MC / docket
MC-1478031
Legal name
Betterbuilt LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 30, 2022
Last MCS-150
Feb 20, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Betterbuilt LLC's USDOT number?

Betterbuilt LLC's USDOT number is 3962222 and its docket number is MC1478031.

Is Betterbuilt LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Betterbuilt LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 13 roadside inspections, a 44.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Betterbuilt LLC's fleet?

10 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 20, 2026.

What insurance does Betterbuilt LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Betterbuilt LLC located?

Betterbuilt LLC is located at 2813 Piper Ave, Watertown, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 881-1476.

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