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BENTZINGER TIRE AND EQUIPMENT
Martell, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2948665 · MC 998284
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-998284 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Employers Mutual Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 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
MC998284
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 4E8 68 20
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2948665
MC Number
MC-998284
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 23, 2016
Authority Granted
May 23, 2019
Annual Mileage
170,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2500 West Luther St, Martell, NE 68404
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin Bauman
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
0
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 Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | KS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 29, 2025 | NE | — | 1 | 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
NE8
IA1
KS1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
4
Grain / Hopper
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1AD109876 | 4 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C4823XE263775 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X87N737962 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5FD256865 | 2 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1YPFS423X5P001353 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5C2GE48B2RM013319 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X13D590971 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X5YD511544 | 1 | — |
| Sidi | Semi-trailer | 1YPFS42373P001159 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 5C2BF37B9TM013988 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | OMH387302 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | T492001058 | WAVERLY NE | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPXD49X1AD109876 5C2GE48B2RM013319 |
NE 216284 NE 306936 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 307S000048 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | UPULL IT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5D49X87N737962 5C2BF37B9TM013988 |
NE 432890 TX TEMP |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 0353000053 | LIBERTY KS | II | 4 | — | U PULL IT, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF |
1XPXD49X1AD109876 OMH387302 |
NE 216284 NE 293168 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | T298000079 | I80 MM 404 EB, NE | III | — | — | BENTZINGER TIRE AND EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XPBD49X5FD256865 1YPFS423X5P001353 |
NE 428997 NE XWE373 |
| November 20, 2025 | T095001291 | ON US HWY 77, 1475 FEET NORTH, NE | II | — | — | BENTZINGER TIRE AND EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SIDI |
1XP5D49X87N737962 1YPFS42373P001159 |
NE 432890 NE 278048 |
| November 20, 2025 | T095001290 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 1178 FEET S, NE | II | 2 | — | BENTZINGER TIRE AND EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPBD49X5FD256865 1YPFS423X5P001353 |
NE 428997 NE XWE373 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | T033000863 | WAVERLY RT 6 SCALE, NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOU |
1XPXD49X1AD109876 1DW1C4823XE263775 |
NE 216284 NE 302146 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 30, 2025 | W109004927 | EASTON MO | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPXD49X1AD109876 5C2GE48B2RM013319 |
NE 216284 NE 306936 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | T033000827 | ON STATE HWY 63, 2855 FEET SOU, NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOU |
1XP5DB9X13D590971 1DW1C4823XE263775 |
NE 412295 NE 302146 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | T475000348 | ON AMBERLY RD, 367 FEET WEST F, NE | II | 3 | — | NEBRASKA DIGGING SERVICES | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DR9X5YD511544 |
NE 219388 |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| U PULL IT, INC | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| NEBRASKA DIGGING SERVICES | 1 | July 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 5, 2017 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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