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BENJI'S MOVERS INC
DBA: Raptor Van Lines
Chatsworth, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2966477 · MC 7823
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-7823 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Prime Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 15, 2021; first granted July 3, 2017 (9 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC007823
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SC26031070
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy SC26031070
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2966477
MC Number
MC-7823
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 27, 2017
Authority First Granted
July 3, 2017
Authority Reinstated
March 15, 2021
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
21350 Lassen St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose De Jesus Grijalva
Officer 2
Julio Vasquez
Cargo Types
Household GoodsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA4
MS2
NM2
AR1
AZ1
FL1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (4)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5320YL200894 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXH4S66352 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFB1JHJP7817 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 5007014448 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY MS | III | — | — | BENJI S MOVERS INC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 |
CA YP48708 |
| February 24, 2026 | V262169914 | US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | LANCE PARKER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 7, 2025 | NETE002271 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | LOYAL MOVING SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 6619202312 | BAY ST LOUIS, MS | I | 3 | 1 | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 396.3A1-LC | OOSBrake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 3858P2YM41 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | RAPTOR VAN LINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| February 19, 2025 | 3886000712 | WHITE SPRINGS FL | III | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| October 14, 2024 | 0398000877 | NEWARK DE | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | NCOM004610 | 10404 FOOTHILL BLVD., CA | V | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFB1JHJP7817 |
CA EP11727 |
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | NCOM004612 | 10404 FOOTHILL BLVD., CA | V | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KENTUCKY |
3AKJGLBG1GSHK6518 1KKVE5320YL200894 |
CA YP48708 OK BV9598 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | NCOM004611 | 10404 FOOTHILL BLVD., CA | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXH4S66352 |
CA EP11712 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LANCE PARKER | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| LOYAL MOVING SERVICES | 1 | June 7, 2025 |
| ESTELLA BALLARD | 1 | June 14, 2024 |
| CHRIS WALTERS UHAUL | 1 | May 21, 2024 |
| BRIAN DEAN | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Cargo | On file |
| March 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 7, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 6, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 12, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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