BENIPAL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3255825 • 10326 BUNKER LANE, STOCKTON, CA, 95209
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1025528 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 17, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT23410A | ON FILE | May 31, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT23410A | NAME CHANGED | May 31, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN349118 | REPLACED | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-02 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2021 | May 31, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-01 | REPLACED | May 31, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-00 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-00 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-00 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-00 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001194-00 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016904 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT23410A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT23410A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN349118 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001194-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016904 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1025528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2024 |
| MC1025528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC1025528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2022 |
| MC1025528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2021 |
| MC1025528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2020 |
| MC1025528 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 19, 2019 |
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
6 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | 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 (12 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON HILLS | E I 696 | ...KP4593 | BENIPAL EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records