BEN GORDON TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEN GORDON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1628543) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): BENJAMIN GORDON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1628543/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44383 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceFARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGANPolicy effective Apr 29, 2020
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1098042ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BEN GORDON TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in HOWARD CITY, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1628543. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 20 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BEN GORDON TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 20 drivers, based in Howard City, MI. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.5% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN, and operating authority is active for common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (13) and OH (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,383 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 18 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Tita | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| International | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 2.04 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 12.33 | 12 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87847759 | May 14, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-L, 393.11B-CSLRR | No |
| 87754774 | May 3, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87453754 | Mar 31, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LCL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87421463 | Mar 24, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86016228 | Oct 8, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85724882 | Sep 4, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85448091 | Aug 8, 2025 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85291594 | Jul 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85216665 | Jul 14, 2025 | IN | 2 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84365820 | Apr 8, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-us-2-/-brevort |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84040455 | Mar 3, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83494752 | Dec 27, 2024 | OH | 2 | AMHERST OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83504209 | Dec 26, 2024 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83039224 | Oct 29, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-us131-sb-@-wood-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 82880307 | Oct 9, 2024 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82806269 | Sep 30, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82373346 | Aug 13, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 82360365 | Aug 12, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82142281 | Jul 16, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82126530 | Jul 15, 2024 | VA | 3 | PETERSBURG VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82119867 | Jul 12, 2024 | MI | 4 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.53(b) | No |
| 81891389 | Jun 17, 2024 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 81581932 | May 8, 2024 | MI | 2 | KIPP RD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81364790 | Apr 15, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
| 80515401 | Jan 2, 2024 | MI | 2 | JEFFERSON RD CUTOUT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(d), 393.95(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0255194758 | Oct 17, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003455524 | Mar 11, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003328774 | Oct 29, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003244554 | Jul 11, 2024 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MI0003160031 | Apr 8, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003047702 | Oct 20, 2023 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA303525000X | Apr 9, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0205035721 | Feb 27, 2020 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001610357 | Jan 29, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902971502 | Jul 31, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009178978 | Feb 1, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0136694881 | Nov 13, 2013 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2020 | MC1098042-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-2690425 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-2690425 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-2690425 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-2690425 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 29, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGOLA IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| AUBURN IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 1 | 1 |
| EPOUFETTE SCENIC OVERLOOK | MI | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON RD CUTOUT | MI | 1 | 0 |
| KIPP RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| MORLEY REST AREA | MI | 1 | 1 |
| ROAD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1098042
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FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN
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