According to FMCSA records, Benjamin Bus INC (DOT# 1066265) in Northfield, Minnesota has 71 inspections on record with 43 violations and a 23.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
71Inspections
23.9%Vehicle OOS Rate
3Crashes
13Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate23.9%
Carrier: 23.9% (17 of 71)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 71)National: 6.4%
33%OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Minnesota
11%crash rate better than 11% of carriers in Minnesota
Violation Categories · 43 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
43total violations across 71 inspections
19violations resulted in out-of-service orders (44%)
Unsafe Driving
43
Inspection History · 71 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC165460
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Excess
Gotham Insurance Company
$4,000
01/01/2026
BIPD/Primary
New York Marine & General Ins. Co.
$1,000
01/01/2026
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.