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CHRISTOPHER LEE BENSON
DBA: Cl Benson Transport
Lynchburg, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4144371 · MC 1589674
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1589674 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto-owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1589674
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 56-720360-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4144371
MC Number
MC-1589674
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 13, 2023
Authority Granted
November 3, 2023
Annual Mileage
100,088 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lynchburg, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
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
5
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | TN | — | 5 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CU278817 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X43D593081 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5PD893496 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 5009690037 | IL STATE ROUTE 130, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X5PD893496 1UYVS2534CU278817 |
TN S9642HY TN 104659T |
| June 1, 2025 | I3A1660059 | JASPER TN | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DR9X43D593081 1UYVS2534CU278817 |
TN S9642HY TN 104659T |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 3, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Northland Insurance Company |
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