BENCO LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3024775 • 1929 BRADBURY ST, SALINAS, CA, 93906
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-036318 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5442012011 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2024 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1002622-02 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5442012011 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2024 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000258600 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178600 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178600 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000178600 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WIC1002622-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WIC1002622-03 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2021 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WIC1002622-03 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1002622-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2020 | Mar 13, 2021 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1002622-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1002622-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1002622-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2018 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015642 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-014867 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5442012011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5442012011 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000258600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178600 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000178600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-03 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-02 | BIPD | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-02 | BIPD | Mar 13, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-01 | BIPD | Dec 5, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-00 | BIPD | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002622-00 | BIPD | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015642 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014867 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-036318 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2025 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2024 |
| MC036318 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2022 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2022 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2021 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2021 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2020 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2019 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2019 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2018 |
| MC036318 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2017 |
| MC036318 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2023 |
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
7 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (30 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAUMONT | 33.931950 / -116.987819 | ...MC0479 | BENCO LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 18, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records