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Carrier profile · USDOT 265749 · MC-179425 · Updated 06/13/2026

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC

45 power unitsavg 17 yrMulti-region · 8 statesEDDYVILLE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-179425 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC

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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal7
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

45 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

17 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 40-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC safe to load? BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 265749, MC-179425) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in EDDYVILLE, IA, operating 45 power units and 25 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 60 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). 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 BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 265749, and its motor carrier number is MC-179425.

Is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC's safety record?

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC's fleet?

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC operates 45 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC based?

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC is based in EDDYVILLE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.

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