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BETTENDORF ENTERPRISES INC

DBA BETTENDORF TRUCKING

USDOT 161866 · MC-685487 · 4545 W END RD, ARCATA, CA 95521

81Review firstModerate riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 9, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 2

  • Vehicle out-of-service rate above average — 22.7% vs the 22.3% national average.
  • Fatal crash on record — 13 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 52 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1974.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
None
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Active
Safety rating
Satisfactory (May 26, 2011)
Authority age
52 yr
Registered
Jun 1, 1974
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(707) 822-8271
Email
mail@bettendorftrucking.com
Website
bettendorftrucking.com
Address
4545 W END RD, ARCATA, CA 95521

Fleet

Power units
173
Drivers
185
Observed units
246
Avg fleet age
11.8 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
Yes
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
22.7% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.7% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
270
Crashes
12
Fatal crashes
13
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.3319%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.026%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.0521%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance4.3665%Vektor est.