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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 10, 2026
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BENNETT TRUCKING INC
USDOT 240908 · MC157540 · EIN 41-1368548 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
42450 490TH AVENUE, WINDOM, MN, 56101-9801
(605) 335-3301 · CRAIG BENNETT
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
36 / 36
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
114 / 687
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0024222001 · eff 08/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance302 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance219 pts
Unsafe Driving93 pts
Driver Fitness69 pts
Other25 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 84 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 80 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
SD54
MN17
WA15
MT5
IA5
WI5
KS2
MD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.71 | 2.60 | ≈39–46% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.27 | 1.27 | ≈95–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.39 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.49 | 4.18 | ≈56–60% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-24 · 5 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 58% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 34% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Minnehaha County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Minnehaha County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 61% · Seat belt 23% · Following / lane / reckless 16%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 30% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% · Brakes 26% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LBL, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.368).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
393.9A-LRLIWR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.3A3II
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 20%
395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.953).
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2026 | I-90, MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/25/2025 | PLEASANT GROVE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer22 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CRAIG BENNETT
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
36
Registered since
1983-12-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| C BAR T EXPEDITING LLC | 3292115 | officer | strong |
| CJ FOODS LLC | 3797925 | officer | strong |
| CTS AUTO SOURCE LLC | 2995858 | officer | strong |
| PRICE INDUSTRIES INC | 3309911 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2025 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0024222001
08/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0024222001
08/05/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2023)
08/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000158-01
07/24/2014 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NDP-000158-01
07/24/2013 — Insurance replaced — MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MR-300240-01
07/09/2011 — Insurance cancelled — MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MR-300240-01
07/24/2010 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7504471602-021
08/27/2002 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF296739
07/24/2002 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF296739
07/24/2002 — Insurance cancelled — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSM-0000165
08/19/2001 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSL-000222-01
07/24/2001 — Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TSL-000222-01
07/24/2000 — Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy RT200707
06/11/1998 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 41 MS EU9252
06/11/1995 — Insurance replaced — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT 626 615-00
08/01/1992 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/1992)
08/01/1992 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/21/1992)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/240908.