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BENSCOTER FOREST PRODUCTS INC
Laceyville, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 274208 · MC 147151
Satisfactory
Active 45 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-147151 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 45 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC147151
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA05784328
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
274208
MC Number
MC-147151
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 6, 1986
Authority Granted
December 22, 1980
Annual Mileage
63,154 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1802 Cornell Road, Laceyville, PA 18623
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Andy Benscoter
Officer 2
Diane Benscoter
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
2 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY7
PA5
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Grain / Hopper
2
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 | 8 | — |
| 2013 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 46 ft | 1PLE04623DPH58081 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 46 ft | 1PLE04625DPH58082 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CK34DM24685 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJG3DVXFHGF1855 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer Model 70 | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1S12S7454PD352674 | 2 | — |
| 2009 M.h. Eby, Inc | Other Trailer · 45 ft | 4A2MS452891014296 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer Model 70 | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1S12S745XPD352677 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | P508616845 | WYSOX TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04625DPH58082 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6368V |
| June 1, 2026 | P508615209 | NORTH TOWANDA TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | BENSCOTER FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER M.H. EBY, INC |
1FUJF6CK34DM24685 4A2MS452891014296 |
PA AF35007 PA XRL1157 |
| March 31, 2026 | M605100206 | OWEGO NY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04623DPH58081 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6369V |
| August 18, 2025 | SPC3011172 | OWEGO NY | II | — | — | WAGNER MILLWORK, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04625DPH58082 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6368V |
| May 21, 2025 | SPT3070993 | OWEGO NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04625DPH58082 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6368V |
| April 25, 2025 | D306101198 | OWEGO NY | II | 1 | — | JELWEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04623DPH58081 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6369V |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | SPC3070223 | OWEGO NY | II | — | — | BENSCOTER FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04623DPH58081 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6369V |
| March 31, 2025 | E941509051 | ON US HIGHWAY 6 0 FEET NORTH O, PA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER M.H. EBY, INC |
1FUJF6CK34DM24685 4A2MS452891014296 |
PA AF35007 PA XDN8087 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 6, 2025 | D103001095 | OWEGO NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1PLE04623DPH58081 |
PA AF35004 PA PT6369V |
| February 13, 2025 | SPC3060103 | BARTON NY | II | — | — | BENSCOTER FOREST PRODUCTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
5KJJBWDV9SLWE3356 1S12S745XPD352677 |
NY AF35004 PA XT24764 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WAGNER MILLWORK, LLC | 1 | August 18, 2025 |
| JELWEN | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 11, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 1987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 1980 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 17, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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