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JAMES BENTON
DBA: Benton Trucking
Lepanto, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1161522 · MC 467102
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-467102 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 months since reinstatement on January 15, 2026; first granted September 9, 2003 (23 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC467102
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT50920A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1161522
MC Number
MC-467102
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 19, 2003
Authority First Granted
September 9, 2003
Authority Reinstated
January 15, 2026
Annual Mileage
69,543 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lepanto, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
3 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR4
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205K1532082 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X6GD318220 | 2 | — |
| 2013 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y287DR049366 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ411936 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3EJ411589 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 4710000738 | BLYTHEVILLE AR | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPXDP9X6GD318220 1E1H5Y287DR049366 |
AR K823725 AR PT119398 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 5390000537 | MARION AR | III | 1 | — | RYERSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXDP9X6GD318220 13N148205K1532082 |
AR K823725 AR PT161877 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 7990001364 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYDP9X2LJ411936 13N148205K1532082 |
AR K831814 AR PT161877 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | 8120000819 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPXDP9X6GD318220 1E1H5Y287DR049366 |
AR K823725 AR PT119398 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 1, 2024 | 7640000204 | BLYTHEVILLE AR | III | 2 | 1 | PACO STEEL CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYDP9X3EJ411589 13N148205K1532082 |
AR K823435 AR PT161877 |
| 390.3E | OOSDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RYERSON | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| PACO STEEL CORP | 1 | October 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 17, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 26, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 3, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 14, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 5, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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