Benchmark Foam INC Safety Record
DOT# 320886 · Watertown, SD 57201-9162 · 6058868084
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Benchmark Foam INC (DOT# 320886) in Watertown, South Dakota has 14 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 5 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.
Inspection History · 14 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/14/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 04/25/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 04/18/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2024 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2024 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 05/16/2024 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 04/02/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-JUN-24 | MN | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Western National Mutual Insurance Co. | $750 |
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.