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B & M SPECIALIZED LLC
Poplar Bluff, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3680932 · MC 1280279
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1280279 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
38.5% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
New Authority
Authority granted April 20, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1280279
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT39577A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3680932
MC Number
MC-1280279
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 16, 2021
Authority Granted
April 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
998,874 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
402 Cr 603, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry J Benton
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
38.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKADR9XXPS587162 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| January 4, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 25, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJAHAV62LG38180 | 0 | Clean |
| August 6, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| July 11, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| July 10, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJAHAV62LG38180 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 2 | Passed |
| March 11, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 1 | Passed |
| March 5, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJAHAV62LG38180 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 10, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJAHAV62LG38180 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 15 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2024 | MO | — | — | 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
MO7
TX3
AR1
CO1
IA1
MS1
and 1 more state
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
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Dump
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB3NH531336 | 8 | 3 |
| Bens | — | 5DMFABTB66T000488 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHAV62LG38180 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148204F1568321 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z280LR069205 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV07LU60255 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153202C1555370 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 32 ft | 1M9MK3222A1435123 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Merritt | Dump · 43 ft | 1MT2P4324VH009972 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2X4R010093 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9XXPS587162 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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