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Carrier profile · USDOT 4283876 · MC-1720973 · Updated 07/23/2026

BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC

28 power unitsavg 11.5 yrRegional · 5 statesLAKELAND, FL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1720973 ACTIVE
Verified linksjimbender.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(937) 287-3308Email dispatchwdillon@jimbender.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-23

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Insurance on fileOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority1 yr active
since 2024
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo8.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

28 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.5 yr

Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityNew

1 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 1-yr authority, 8% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?

Is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4283876, MC-1720973) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LAKELAND, FL, operating 28 power units and 38 drivers. Operating authority has been active 1 year (under the 24-month threshold). Across 19 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 8.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-23.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-23
BTBENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC 82
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Frequently asked

What is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 4283876, and its motor carrier number is MC-1720973.

Is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-23, BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 28 power units and 38 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in LAKELAND, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.