Better4

Doing business as Metals Technology
USDOT 4360930 · MC1706493 · Carol Stream, IL
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Better4
DBA
Metals Technology
USDOT number
4360930
MC docket
MC1706493
Physical address
120 N Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
Power units
6
Drivers
20
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Utility
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire, Private Property
Last MCS-150 filing
Mar 19, 2025
Operating authority (as of 5/2026)
Common authority
Not held
Broker authority
Not held
Authority granted
Feb 12, 2025
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
The Continental Insurance CO.
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
BI/PD on file
$1,000,000

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
2
Out-of-service inspections
1
Inspections with violations
1
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Better4 insured?

Yes. Better4 (USDOT 4360930) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by The Continental Insurance CO., with $1,000,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Better4 use?

Better4's current BI/PD filing is written by The Continental Insurance CO.. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Better4's MC number?

Better4's FMCSA docket is MC1706493, paired with USDOT 4360930.

Is Better4 safe to work with?

Better4's FMCSA safety rating is not rated (most carriers never receive one), with 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

How many trucks does Better4 operate?

Better4 reports 6 power units and 20 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

Source: FMCSA census, Licensing & Insurance (L&I) and SMS publications, mirrored and refreshed daily. Record last synced Sep 16, 2026. Native Base is not affiliated with FMCSA; always confirm against the live federal record before binding.

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