BENS TRANS LLC
USDOT 3438164 • 4048 W BLACKHAWK DR, GLENDALE, AZ, 85308
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-1115902 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9979151016 | ON FILE | Aug 5, 2023 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0200858001 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP72317 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060077 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 5, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9979151016 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0200858001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP72317 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060077 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1115902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2022 |
| MC1115902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2021 |
| MC1115902 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2020 | — | 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
9 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86923806 | CLARK COUNTY - 025 | KS | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86255278 | NM | NM | Level 2 | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 85555199 | US HWY 54 MM 306 | NM | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 84447678 | JOPLIN MO | MO | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 84008458 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 81968560 | LEXINGTON VA | VA | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80164891 | US277 NB | TX | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 79860939 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79820281 | I-57 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 78929697 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.48(a), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| May 12, 2023 | 78620571 | WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND PRAIRIE | E 800 NOT REPORTED | ...282666 | BENS TRANS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records