BENNY WHITEHEAD TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2025420 • 3576 S EUFAULA AVE, EUFAULA, AL, 36027
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-440988-01 | ON FILE | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2023 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-440988-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2018 | May 21, 2022 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-440988-01 | REPLACED | May 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31716 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2015 | May 31, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-440988-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2011 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-440988-00 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2010 | Oct 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-440988-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-440988-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-440988-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31716 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-440988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-440988-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 6, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-712089 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-712089 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC712089 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC712089 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC712089 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 20, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC712089 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 20, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC712089 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2015 |
| MC712089 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2015 |
| MC712089 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2018 |
| MC712089 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OPELIKA | Columbus Parkway | ...LW1676 | BENNY WHITEHEAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL BULLOCK | AL-110 | ...JS6348 | BENNY WHITEHEAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 14, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MACON | I-85 | ...MR0541 | BENNY WHITEHEAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OPELIKA | Crawford Road | ...HF4390 | BENNY WHITEHEAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 11, 2019 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2013 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records