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BILLY BENDER
DBA: Benders Salvage
Chapmanville, WV
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 518616 · MC 1713479
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1713479 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1713479
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA989857087
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
518616
MC Number
MC-1713479
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 1993
Authority Granted
April 9, 2025
Annual Mileage
93,984 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Chapmanville, WV
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
44.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 83rd 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
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 1 | Passed |
| February 27, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X26D894203 | 4 | 4 OOS |
| February 2, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X26D894203 | 2 | Passed |
| October 28, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| September 11, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49XXJD347564 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| June 5, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X26D894203 | 1 | Passed |
| March 20, 2025 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X26D894203 | 1 | Passed |
| December 19, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X43N595138 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| September 4, 2024 | WV | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTEUMML8NH311225 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2024 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| February 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Out of service |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Van/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers | 2 | Out of service |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | Out of service |
| March 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 4 | Cited |
| June 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| February 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 23 recorded violations
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
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | WV | — | 1 | — | 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
WV10
KY3
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Truck
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXYJ839299 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X26D894203 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N1452C4H1541194 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1E9E5GZ26LA505835 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1CD2L4522KA003853 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9629SM020106 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML8NH311225 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Wabash 96" Wide | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF48262LL142049 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C3TM025883 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1PTF71TH4S9021428 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) | 1PTF71TJ1S9006226 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X43N595138 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXJD347564 | 1 | 1 |
| Fona | — | 57JE54300L3577903 | 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 9, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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