BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC

DOT 216137 MC 216352 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
33 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.06% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 46 (46 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2060 MONTGOMERY ROAD, RED BLUFF, CA, 96080

Phone Number

(530) 527-5040

Mailing Address

PO BOX 732, RED BLUFF, CA, 96080

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(530) 527-9170

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;STATE GOVERNMENT;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
37 years

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-10-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-10-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-07-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-12-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2003-01-08 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1991-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC216352 2007-07-02
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC216352 2002-10-21

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-09-29 BIPD/Primary BAP2043932-10 $1,000,000 KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2015-08-01 BIPD/Primary CF4CA00763-151 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2024-11-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPG1039550 00 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPG1039461 00 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPG1039107 02 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPG1039107 01 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPP4425012-01 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPP4425012 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-06-22 BIPD/Primary WPP4000710 00 $750,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-22 BIPD/Primary STL4000842 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-06-23 BIPD/Primary CL601584 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-06-23 BIPD/Primary CL600978 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2006-06-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-06-23 BIPD/Primary CAS0072075 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-06-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-06-22 BIPD CBP 9506831 $750,000 GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CORPOR… 2002-10-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
1991-06-10 BIPD/Primary BA F565447 $750,000 THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. 2001-06-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.06%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

33 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 33 Last inspection: Jul 28, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 28, 2026

UG0K006071

Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL49X...

Jun 30, 2026

UDYB001424

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL49X...

May 5, 2026

NC3S011781

3 viol.
Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL40X...

Apr 16, 2026

AP43051009

1 viol.
Level 2 OR GMC 1GT12SEY...

Feb 18, 2026

ND5A008915

Level 1 CA KW 3BKDL49X...

Feb 12, 2026

NEKW004429

Level 1 CA KW 3BKDL49X...

Feb 6, 2026

UCCC004129

Level 3 CA KW 3BKDL49X...

Nov 6, 2025

NEKW003972

Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL40X...

Nov 6, 2025

UG0K005525

Level 2 CA KW 3BKDL49X...

Sep 2, 2025

UCCC003827

Level 3 CA KW 1NKDL40X...

Jul 29, 2025

NEL1004365

Level 1 CA KW 3BKDL49X...

Jul 2, 2025

NEL1004221

Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL40X...

Jun 23, 2025

UDDI002123

2 viol.
Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL40X...

Jun 13, 2025

UDMP000626

1 viol.
Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL49X...

Mar 11, 2025

ND5A007642

Level 1 CA KW 1NKDL40X...
Total Inspections

33

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

33

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Aug 18, 2022

CA • CA1352200555

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 25, 2019

CA • CA2411900644

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 31, 2019

CA • CA1601900249

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2016

CA • CA2401600396

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 26, 2007

OR • OR2007400138

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 19, 2004

CA • CA0001693102

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

8

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

8 owned

Trailers

46

46 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 6
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Machinery Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY STATE GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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