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Carrier profile · USDOT 216137 · MC-216352 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Bens Truck & Equipment Inc
8 power unitsavg 9.9 yrLocal · 2 statesRED BLUFF, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-216352 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1982.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 31 inspections.
USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 216137) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 29, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 20, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 2, 1991 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number?
BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number is 216137, and its motor carrier number is MC-216352.
Is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC's safety record?
BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC has a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC's fleet?
BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC operates 8 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC based?
BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC is based in RED BLUFF, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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