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BENJAMIN STEEL TRUCKING INC
Springfield, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 764740 · MC 344164
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-344164 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
15.4% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2023)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC344164
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AHW J618555
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
764740
MC Number
MC-344164
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated May 9, 2023
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1998
Authority Granted
September 8, 1998
Annual Mileage
1,317,656 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
777 Benjamin Dr, Springfield, OH 45502
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dan Kelly
Officer 2
Dominic Demana
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 39th 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
19
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR4SDVM7590 | 0 | Clean |
| June 15, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR8RDNT9180 | 0 | Clean |
| April 9, 2026 | OH | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR5NSNN8727 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 10, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDRXRDNT9181 | 0 | Clean |
| February 4, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALHCYFE1SDVM3075 | 0 | Clean |
| January 14, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR8RDNT9180 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSCNAPR25N143515 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDR7KSKU9562 | 0 | Clean |
| October 6, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDRXNSNN8724 | 0 | Clean |
| September 29, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR8SDVM7592 | 0 | Clean |
| July 24, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSCNAPR25N143515 | 0 | Clean |
| June 6, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR4RDNT9175 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 19 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
3 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | 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 |
| April 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| August 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | Out of service |
| August 20, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | OH | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 23, 2024 | KY | — | — | 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
OH16
IN3
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
14
Tractor
13
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9622LH151114 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M5121462J1173445 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4SDVM7590 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR8RDNT9180 | 2 | — |
| 2005 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNAPR25N143515 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124816D5133762 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209P1551757 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C2H3000245 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5KSKU9561 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR7KSKU9562 | 1 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1SDVM7594 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3AKJHLDR4DNT9175 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4RDNT9175 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5NSNN1003 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5NSNN8727 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7SDVM7597 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR8SDVM7592 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDRXNSNN8724 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDRXRDNT9181 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE1SDVM3075 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124810G5155681 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124811L3194513 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124812G5155679 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124813G5156260 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124814D5133761 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124814E5140999 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124814F5145458 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124815E5141000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124815F5145467 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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