Benco Expedited Distribution INC Safety Record

DOT# 2303944 · Columbus, IN 47201 · 8123799959

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/13/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Benco Expedited Distribution INC (DOT# 2303944) in Columbus, Indiana has 64 inspections on record with 54 violations and a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

64 Inspections
9.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
18 Power Units

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 9.4%
Carrier: 9.4% (6 of 64) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (1 of 64) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in Indiana
36% crash rate better than 36% of carriers in Indiana

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.

54 total violations across 64 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26
Unsafe Driving
17
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

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 7 states: IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN
Level 1: 18 (28%) Level 2: 23 (36%) Level 3: 23 (36%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/13/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/09/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/05/2026 KY 3 0 0
02/18/2026 OH 2 0 0
02/16/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/13/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/07/2026 IN 3 0 0
10/22/2025 IN 2 0 0
10/07/2025 IN 1 0 0
09/30/2025 IN 1 1 0
09-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
09-JUN-25 IN 0 0 0

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 MC786547
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Incline Casualty Company $1,000 05/24/2024

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 18
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/09/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20260325 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 972,217
Address 4181 N 150 W, Columbus, IN 47201