JAMES BENTON
DBA: BENTON TRUCKING
DOT# 1161522
MC# 467102CARRIER
Trust Score
88 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 75
Insurance · 25% 85
Driver OOS rate is 4.1× the national average No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Overview
Contact
Company Officers
JAMES BENTON
Business Info
Fleet
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Tractors2
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Aug 19, 2003
Common authority: Sep 9, 2003
Authority History (13)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 15, 2026 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | May 26, 2022 → Nov 17, 2025 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2013 → May 7, 2013 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2010 → May 3, 2010 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2007 → Feb 7, 2007 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2006 → May 9, 2006 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2006 → May 9, 2006 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 → Dec 8, 2005 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2005 → May 9, 2005 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2004 → Oct 20, 2004 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2004 → May 14, 2004 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2003 → Dec 16, 2003 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED → REVOKED | Sep 9, 2003 → May 16, 2022 |
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheets/Coils
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Mar 5, 2026
Mileage: 69,543 (2025)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTON TRUCKING LLC | 3268070 | 1031223 | COLQUITT, GA | INACTIVE | Officer |
| JAMES BENTON DBA: BULLDOG CONSULTING | 2875007 | 964613 | MELITA, MB | INACTIVE | Officer |
Recent Changes
New Carrierphy state: → ARJun 23, 2026
Removedphy state: AR → (removed)Jun 22, 2026
Safety
Out-of-Service Rates
Driver4 inspections
25.0%
6.1%
Carrier
National avg
Vehicle
No vehicle inspections
Hazmat
No hazmat inspections
Overall4 inspections
25.0%
Carrier
Crash Summary
0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Towaway
0
Total
BASIC Violations
Unsafe Driving5
Driver Fitness1
Hours of Service0
Drug / Alcohol0
Vehicle Maintenance2
Insurance
$1,000,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT50920A | $1,000,000 | Jan 14, 2026 | — | 91X |
Insurance History (25)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD · F91X | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| BIPD · F91X | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 7, 2020 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| BIPD · F91X | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 7, 2018 | Nov 7, 2020 |
| BIPD · F91X | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2018 |
| BIPD · F91X | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 7, 2013 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jan 2, 2013 | May 7, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| BIPD · F91X | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 7, 2010 | May 7, 2012 |
| CARGO · F34 | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2010 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| CARGO · F34 | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2010 |
| BIPD · F91X | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2010 |
| BIPD · F91X | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Feb 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| CARGO · F34 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Feb 5, 2007 | May 7, 2009 |
| BIPD · F91X | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Feb 5, 2007 | May 7, 2009 |
| CARGO · F34 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Feb 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| CARGO · F34 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | May 7, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| BIPD · F91X | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 7, 2006 | Feb 5, 2007 |
| BIPD · F91X | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | May 7, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| CARGO · F34 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | May 7, 2006 | Feb 5, 2007 |
| BIPD · F91X | ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2005 | May 7, 2006 |
| CARGO · F34 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2005 | May 7, 2006 |
| BIPD · F91X | ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 11, 2004 | May 7, 2005 |
| CARGO · F34 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 11, 2004 | May 7, 2005 |
| BIPD · F91X | ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | May 7, 2004 | Nov 11, 2004 |
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