Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
51 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Ben Shinn Trucking IncUSDOT 265749EDDYVILLE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
51Reported power
18 seen in inspections
14Trailers seen
Inspection records
16.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.33.3% of vehicle inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
51Reported power
18 seen in inspections
14Trailers seen
Inspection records
16.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
16.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
41 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1985. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
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
BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 265749) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective May 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 31 driver-level — across 8 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 51 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 15, 2015 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Inactive; Broker: None.
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 64 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 51 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 jurisdictions.
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