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Carrier profile · USDOT 2098314 · Updated 06/13/2026

RICK E BENDER

DBA WHEELS COAL CO

12 power unitsavg 13.5 yrLocal · 1 statesTREMONT, PA
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(570) 695-3541Email dispatchwheelscoal@epix.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 16 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority15 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 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

12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.5 yr

Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

15 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 15-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is RICK E BENDER safe to work with?

Is RICK E BENDER safe to load? RICK E BENDER (USDOT 2098314) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in TREMONT, PA, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 15 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 24 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), 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
RERICK E BENDER 86
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Frequently asked

What is RICK E BENDER's USDOT number?

RICK E BENDER's USDOT number is 2098314.

Is RICK E BENDER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RICK E BENDER is active in the FMCSA register.

What is RICK E BENDER's safety record?

RICK E BENDER has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is RICK E BENDER's fleet?

RICK E BENDER operates 12 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RICK E BENDER based?

RICK E BENDER is based in TREMONT, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.