BENJAMIN'S TRANSFER INC
USDOT 1885419 • 7000 BUTTON LANE, DIXON, CA, 95620
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-679502 | REVOKED | Dec 15, 2009 | Dec 15, 2009 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 3K13849A | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 180560C | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2011 | Dec 8, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-7125N38A-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Jun 19, 2009 | Jan 10, 2019 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 3K13849A | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2017 | May 15, 2021 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAO 56424805 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAO 56424805 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 |
| FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 180560A | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2009 | Jan 19, 2012 |
| FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 180560A | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2009 | Dec 8, 2011 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICCA0002051 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2008 | Dec 8, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3K13849A | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-7125N38A-TIL-09 | CARGO | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3K13849A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BAO 56424805 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 180560C | BIPD | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BAO 56424805 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 180560A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2012 | Jan 19, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FINANCIAL PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 180560A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2011 | Dec 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICCA0002051 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-679502 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC679502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC679502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2009 | REVOKED | Dec 15, 2009 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 109 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 109 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 29 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (109 inspections)
Showing 50 of 109
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOODLAND | 38.688527/ -121.802424 | ...349930 | BENJAMIN'S TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TRUCKEE | RT80/.5m W HIRSCHDALE RD | ...398044 | BENJAMIN'S TRANSFER INC |
| Sep 10, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT80 EB/10ft W FLORISTON WAY U/C | ...349932 | BENJAMIN'S TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHEATLAND | RT 65/BEAR RIVER BRIDGE | ...349930 | BENJAMIN'S TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 23, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events