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Carrier profile · USDOT 518616 · MC-1713479 · Updated 06/13/2026

BILLY BENDER

DBA BENDERS SALVAGE

5 power unitsavg 9.3 yrLocal · 2 statesCHAPMANVILLE, WV
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1713479 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.3 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 33-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is BILLY BENDER safe to work with?

Is BILLY BENDER safe to load? BILLY BENDER (USDOT 518616, MC-1713479) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CHAPMANVILLE, WV, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 16 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BILLY BENDER's USDOT number?

BILLY BENDER's USDOT number is 518616, and its motor carrier number is MC-1713479.

Is BILLY BENDER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BILLY BENDER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BILLY BENDER's safety record?

BILLY BENDER has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BILLY BENDER's fleet?

BILLY BENDER operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BILLY BENDER based?

BILLY BENDER is based in CHAPMANVILLE, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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