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Carrier profile · USDOT 216137 · MC-216352 · Updated 06/13/2026

BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC

8 power unitsavg 9.9 yrLocal · 2 statesRED BLUFF, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-216352 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkssbcglobal.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(530) 527-5040Email dispatchBENSTRUCK@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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Nothing flagged.

Operating authority44 yr active
since 1982
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo6.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.9 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 44-yr authority, 7% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC safe to work with?

Is BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC safe to load? BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 216137, MC-216352) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in RED BLUFF, CA, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 30 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 6.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BTBENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 100
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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 2026-06-13, 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 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 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.