BENNETT LLC
USDOT 1887317 • DBA: BENNETT TRANSPORTATION • 14462 139TH PLACE, PIEDMONT, SD, 57769
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-679910 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 14, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP62807A | ON FILE | May 8, 2009 | Mar 11, 2022 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP62807A | NAME CHANGED | May 8, 2009 | Mar 30, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP62807A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP62807A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC679910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2022 |
| MC679910 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2009 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86307466 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 2 | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 83443601 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 2 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.9A-DFSL | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 83335968 | REEDER ND | ND | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.60D, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81205464 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 80199809 | RAPID CITY SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80122260 | RAPID CITY SD | SD | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 79719837 | BROADUS | MT | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79637769 | RAPID CITYSD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79246761 | BOWMAN SCALE - US 12 & US 85 | ND | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 79092436 | RAPID CITYSD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.5A2-IP, 392.2-SLML | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2023-0040-SD0555 | Oct 16, 2023 | 382.305 | $8,230 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records