Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2186806 · MC-759171 ·
Dale Benham
DBA D B & SONS
3 power unitsavg 9.8 yrRegional · 3 statesDEER RIVER, MN96/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-759171 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2013–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 2013–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DALE BENHAM (USDOT 2186806) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 27, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 29, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DALE BENHAM's USDOT number?
DALE BENHAM's USDOT number is 2186806, and its motor carrier number is MC-759171.
Is DALE BENHAM authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. DALE BENHAM is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DALE BENHAM's safety record?
DALE BENHAM has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DALE BENHAM's fleet?
DALE BENHAM operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DALE BENHAM based?
DALE BENHAM is based in DEER RIVER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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