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BENS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC
Red Bluff, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 216137 · MC 216352
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs · first granted 1989
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-216352 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Key Risk Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.6% OOS · 31 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs since reinstatement on October 4, 2011; first granted July 18, 1989 (37 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC216352
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP2043932-10
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
216137
MC Number
MC-216352
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 6, 1982
Authority First Granted
July 18, 1989
Authority Reinstated
October 4, 2011
Annual Mileage
344,029 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2060 Montgomery Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Janice Sale
Officer 2
Ben Sale
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA22
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
8
Truck
6
Dump
4
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X3RR357046 | 4 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X5RR357047 | 4 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL40X9RR330742 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL49XXKR295301 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4828ND190028 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDL49X8LF396531 | 3 | — |
| Coza | Semi-trailer | 1C9W42201F1167116 | 2 | — |
| Coza | Semi-trailer | 1C9W4420XP1476029 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4821ND190050 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4828MD190013 | 2 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDL49X0LF423043 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1DA72C75XWM013741 | 1 | — |
| Fwf | Semi-trailer | 1F9161387P1062013 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT12SEY5JF189123 | 1 | — |
| Reli | Semi-trailer | 1RESC6200VS971508 | 1 | — |
| Reli | Semi-trailer | 1RESC6209VC971632 | 1 | — |
| Cvwe | Semi-trailer | 1RESC620XXC991830 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 1T91E3926L1247351 | 1 | — |
| Troxl | Semi-trailer | 4CB7468 | 1 | — |
| The Donahu | Semi-trailer | DC9FK22J7SDDC9982 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | UDO4004321 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON ESP |
1NKDL40X5RR357047 1UNSH4828ND190028 |
CA YP95027 OR HV64979 |
| September 16, 2026 | UG0K006290 | CA, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROX |
3BKDL49X8LF396531 0183 |
CA XP58594 CA 4CB7468 |
| September 14, 2026 | UEO4000908 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL40X3RR357046 |
CA YP95026 |
| July 28, 2026 | UG0K006071 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON ESP |
1NKDL49XXKR295301 1UNSH4821ND190050 |
CA XP35268 OR HY66086 |
| June 30, 2026 | UDYB001424 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | PG&E | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON ESP |
1NKDL49XXKR295301 1UNSH4821ND190050 |
CA XP35268 OR HV66086 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | NC3S011781 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH COZA |
1NKDL40X3RR357046 1C9W4420XP1476029 |
CA YP95026 CA 4AZ8411 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | AP43051009 | ASHLAND OR | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC THE DONAHU |
1GT12SEY5JF189123 DC9FK22J7SDDC9982 |
ID KAJ054 CA 4CB7379 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | ND5A008915 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROX |
3BKDL49X8LF396531 0183 |
CA XP58594 CA 4CB7468 |
| February 12, 2026 | NEKW004429 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
3BKDL49X0LF423043 1T91E3926L1247351 |
CA XP58593 CA 4BU6185 |
| February 6, 2026 | UCCC004129 | ANTELOPE SCALE, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROXL |
3BKDL49X8LF396531 4CB7468 |
CA XP58594 CA 4CB7468 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PG&E | 3 | June 30, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 6, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 27, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 28, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 29, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 15, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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