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BENNETT TRUCKING INC
Windom, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 240908 · MC 157540
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-157540 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.8% OOS · 195 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 195 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC157540
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0024222001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
240908
MC Number
MC-157540
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 1983
Authority Granted
August 31, 1987
Annual Mileage
3,000,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
42450 490th Avenue, Windom, MN 56101-9801
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Craig Bennett
Officer 2
Brian Bennett
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
195
Driver Inspections
153
Vehicle Inspections
72
Out-of-Service Violations
36
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service51
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.8% of 113 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
27th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
17 of 38 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 117 inspections
Hours of Service
21 of 117 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 117 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 117 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD72
WA19
MN18
MT13
IA7
WI7
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (80)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~36
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
43
Tractor
36
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSKZ2138 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUG4406 | 9 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNA5645 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUM5068 | 8 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSMX6412 | 7 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN211133 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625LB150534 | 6 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625SW719373 | 6 | 2 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KW102931 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFW702977 | 6 | 2 |
Show all 80 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2858454 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNF0701 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVH6042 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7NN338809 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535P8930711 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M2432918 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4HSHD9551 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJX6652 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKM3843 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537P8930709 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4MLMZ1898 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624GW702233 | 4 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626KW159962 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XGW703869 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2722005 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFM212003 | 4 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF007JDJS7631 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN608497 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN279031 | 4 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7PN608494 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622TW812336 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623SW719372 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627RW605384 | 3 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620JW100792 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XGW704424 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GM543117 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H2941506 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR2116808 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSNZ5049 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSVX1357 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG1FDGJ1045 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF006KDKJ7743 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN666271 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9PN526301 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PW455097 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KW102947 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622JW116217 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629FW702811 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU808914 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M6383914 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2858414 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU366101 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2521027 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVH6043 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSLR9315 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6JSJS5960 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKM3851 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLR9494 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR7RDUY7456 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN787660 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1LN841670 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2NN397315 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536S8140147 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622DW701321 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627JW128847 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYV2537L2858414 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HU880007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N2521028 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2279926 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N2740919 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GM543118 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2179313 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537HU808902 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R2116801 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M2432919 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XGSGV2334 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG5EDFW9283 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN279014 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6LN325448 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8930710 | 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 (195)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 5530003780 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | I | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALXA7CG5EDFW9283 |
MN PAM8287 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 5370004169 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | — | — | CHEESE MERCHANTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4MLMZ1898 1GR1A0623SW719372 |
MN PAU3208 SD 30151P |
| August 17, 2026 | 2077001056 | SPRAGUE WA | III | 1 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1NSNA5645 1UYVS2531H2941506 |
SD PR49972 SD 29985P |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 15, 2026 | HP20580087 | DRUMMOND MT | III | — | — | OREGON PRIDE NURSERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1NSNF0701 1UYVS2538L2858454 |
MN PAS4509 SD 19081P |
| August 8, 2026 | 5450003506 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | 1 | — | JBS WORTHINGTON PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR0RN787660 1UYVS2533HU808914 |
SD PR56743 MN STE1887 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 5370004094 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9KSKM3843 1GR1A0625SW719373 |
SD PR42804 SD 30150P |
| July 13, 2026 | 1768001004 | WORTHINGTON MN | II | — | — | AGROPUR INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR2PN608497 3UTVS2535P8930711 |
SD PR51669 SD 24714P |
| July 9, 2026 | HP10900080 | SIOUX FALLS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR6PN211133 1GR1A0623SW719372 |
SD PR45798 SD 30151P |
| July 8, 2026 | 5640001017 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | RAINER FRUIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1NSMX6412 1UYVS2538L2858454 |
SD PR45039 SD 19081P |
| July 6, 2026 | 2105005428 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | — | — | JBS USA FOOD COMPANY HOLDINGS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1NSNF0701 1GR1A0627RW605384 |
MN PAS4509 SD 28324P |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JBS | 23 | August 17, 2026 |
| SMITHFIELD | 20 | May 25, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 8 | May 6, 2026 |
| AGROPUR | 7 | July 13, 2026 |
| PREMIUM MINNESOTA PORK LLC | 7 | November 26, 2025 |
| JBS USA LLC | 6 | July 30, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| CHELAN FRESH MARKETING | 3 | January 29, 2025 |
| MITCO | 3 | August 14, 2024 |
| JBS USA FOOD | 2 | May 12, 2026 |
| CROWN IMPORTS | 2 | February 18, 2026 |
| NAVEGATE | 2 | March 27, 2025 |
56 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 31, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 7, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 13, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 16, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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