BENCO LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 3024775 • 1929 BRADBURY ST, SALINAS, CA, 93906

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,024,775
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8319057432
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
451,444
Physical Address
1929 BRADBURY ST, SALINAS, CA, 93906
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6965, SALINAS, CA, 93912
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Nov 13, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-036318ACTIVEUnknownDec 16, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT5442012011ON FILENov 13, 2024Dec 15, 2025
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002622-02ON FILEMar 13, 2021Dec 5, 2021

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT5442012011CANCELLEDNov 13, 2024Jan 8, 2026
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000258600CANCELLEDNov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2024
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000178600CANCELLEDJan 11, 2023Nov 5, 2023
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000178600CANCELLEDDec 5, 2022Feb 5, 2023
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASCA001000178600REPLACEDDec 5, 2022Jan 11, 2023
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWIC1002622-03CANCELLEDJan 11, 2022Dec 5, 2022
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWIC1002622-03CANCELLEDDec 5, 2021Feb 5, 2022
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWIC1002622-03REPLACEDDec 5, 2021Jan 11, 2022
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002622-02CANCELLEDDec 5, 2020Mar 13, 2021
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002622-01CANCELLEDDec 5, 2019Dec 5, 2020
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002622-00CANCELLEDJun 21, 2019Dec 5, 2019
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1002622-00CANCELLEDDec 5, 2018Jun 21, 2019
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-015642CANCELLEDDec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2018
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP-014867CANCELLEDJul 18, 2017Dec 6, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT5442012011BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2026Jan 8, 2026
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT5442012011BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2025Dec 15, 2025
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000258600BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
CANCELAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000178600BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2023Nov 5, 2023
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000178600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2023Feb 5, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANYASCA001000178600BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-03BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
TERM/CANCLWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-03BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2022Feb 5, 2022
TERM/REPLWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-03BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-02BIPDDec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-02BIPDMar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-01BIPDDec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-00BIPDDec 5, 2019Dec 5, 2019
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1002622-00BIPDJun 21, 2019Jun 21, 2019
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-015642BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2018Dec 5, 2018
CANCELCRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANYCTP-014867BIPD/PrimaryDec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-036318INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 16, 2025
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 17, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 14, 2024
MC036318MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 17, 2023Unknown
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 9, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2023
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 9, 2022
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 10, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2022
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 1, 2021
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 16, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 22, 2021
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 9, 2020
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2019
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 28, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 4, 2019
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2018
MC036318COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 9, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2017
MC036318MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 27, 2017REVOKEDNov 13, 2023

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
30
Violations
51
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 30 of 30 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states30 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (51 violations from 30 inspections)

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 30 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWDCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)(2)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.32(b)ELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.70vs nat'l 1.80
-0.10 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (30 inspections)

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Inspection History (30 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 9, 202586521679SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Sep 25, 202585882891MT. PASS IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 2, 202584855738DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
May 28, 202584820661SALIDA COCOLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PINo
May 20, 202584732303SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.55C1-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-LYes
Mar 21, 202584212903YUMA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-BYes
Mar 7, 202584083467US-101 SB SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 7, 202583852632GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-BALACNo
Jan 9, 202583595355CACHE CREEK SCALECALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 20, 202483219831CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEQP, 396.3A1No
Sep 24, 202482743278ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3393.47(d)(2), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Sep 19, 202482721333DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.45Yes
Aug 17, 202482428306CASTAIC IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER2395.32(b), 395.26(b)No
May 20, 202481699239CACHE CREEKCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 6, 202481541543ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.55(e)No
Apr 29, 202481484453SLOAN CHECKSITENVLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202480966209SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 21, 202380460588SALINASCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.45(d), 392.2Yes
Dec 21, 202380460587SALINASCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202380430598GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202380363845DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
Dec 8, 202380348278SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 1, 202380063020H285 MP63 CENTERCOLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202379822088KANAB PORT OF ENTRYUTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.3(a)(2)No
Sep 30, 202379858068GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)Yes
Aug 23, 202379495200RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Jul 17, 202379192070CACHE CREEK SCALECALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 10, 202379102649SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 10, 202378598398YUMA PORT OF ENTRYAZLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1395.26(b)No
May 2, 202378520984YUMA WEST BOUND PORTUSLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-042025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 2, 2024CATOW00BEAUMONT33.931950 / -116.987819...MC0479BENCO LOGISTICS INC
Jul 18, 2018TXINJURY02
Jun 11, 2018CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 8, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2025
Authority
Dec 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Mar 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Dec 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Dec 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Jun 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Dec 5, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 6, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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