Benefit Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 1136172 · Gary, IN 46402 · 6307898680

Legal name: Benefit Trucking LLC

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Benefit Trucking (DOT# 1136172) in Gary, Indiana has 434 inspections on record with 303 violations and a 10.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 24 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

434 Inspections
10.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
24 Crashes
121 Power 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 Rate 10.4%
Carrier: 10.4% (45 of 434) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (3 of 434) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Indiana
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 303 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.

303 total violations across 434 inspections
44 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
88
Unsafe Driving
151
Hours of Service
35
Hazardous Materials
24
Other
5

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 39 states
Level 1: 74 (17%) Level 2: 142 (33%) Level 3: 218 (50%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/24/2026 FL 3 0 0
03/24/2026 IA 1 1 0
03/19/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/19/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/17/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/13/2026 TN 1 1 0
03/11/2026 IA 3 0 0
03/11/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/09/2026 TN 3 0 0

Crash History · 24 records

6 injury crashes
30-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JAN-25 VA 0 0 0
30-DEC-25 OH 0 0 0
28-JUN-24 NC 0 0 0
28-DEC-24 AL 0 0 0
23-SEP-25 TX 0 0 0
20-SEP-25 IL 0 0 0
20-JAN-25 MI 0 0 0
18-DEC-24 NJ 0 0 0
17-MAR-25 VA 0 0 0
17-JUL-24 MD 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 Number MC458482
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $1,000 12/01/2020
SURETY American Alternative Insurance Corporation N/A 11/15/2019

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.

Power Units 121
Drivers 118
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/04/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20250602 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 16,600,230
Address 1350 Texas St, Gary, IN 46402

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Resources

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