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BRANDON BENTON
DBA: Benton Family Transportation
Ralls, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3549862 · MC 1188479
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1188479 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1188479
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3549862
MC Number
MC-1188479
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 13, 2021
Authority Reinstated
March 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
39,641 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Ralls, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | TX | — | — | 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
TX2
CO1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4820N6119586 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Rawmaxx | Flatbed · 36 ft | 3EVGF3621M1100167 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | 1508941993 | LIMON CO | I | — | — | ACME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD RAWMAXX |
1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 3EVGF3621M1100167 |
TX K116134 TX 196B450 |
| September 18, 2024 | V241537976 | US175 AT CROCKETT ST, TX | II | 1 | — | OVERSTOCK HARDWOODS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 16V3F4820N6119586 |
TX K116134 TX 176B784 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 11, 2024 | 9093O4JB9F | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | SIMFLO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 16V3F4820N6119586 |
TX K116134 TX 176B784 |
| May 7, 2024 | V241404652 | TX114 WB, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 16V3F4820N6119586 |
TX K116134 TX 176B784 |
| February 19, 2024 | 6443O1EN46 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | SIMFLO LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT1MEC60338 16V3F4820N6119586 |
TX K116134 TX 176B784 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SIMFLO | 2 | June 11, 2024 |
| ACME | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
| OVERSTOCK HARDWOODS | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 2, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 7, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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