Ben Pavelka Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 765609 · Hastings, NE 68901 · 4024624710
Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 01/21/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ben Pavelka Trucking INC (DOT# 765609) in Hastings, Nebraska has 47 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 46 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 · 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | CO | 1 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 11/20/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | ID | 0 | 1 |
| 10/02/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 08/07/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 07/21/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-MAR-25 | IA | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| TRUST FUND | Pacific Financial Association, Inc. | N/A |
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.