BENTOS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BENTOS INC (USDOT 3482231) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 22.6% vs peer 16.7% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3482231/ As of: Jul 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 22.6% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=20219 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 400 NORTH SCHMIDT RD SUITE 206 → 400 N SCHMIDT RD · Jul 29, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 15, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1143259ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 38 | 13 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 81 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.59% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BENTOS INC is a motor carrier based in BOLINGBROOK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3482231. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 51 power units and 51 drivers, with 81 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BENTOS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 51 power units and 51 drivers, based in Bolingbrook, IL. Across 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 11.6% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. Recent BMC-91 insurance filing instability is flagged as HIGH on the insurance-lapse watch, and operating authority is active for common.
69 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (10) and MS (7).
11.6% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (29.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 51 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 51 drivers; Freightliner, Reitnouer, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 20,219 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–77 power units (±50% of this carrier's 51 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 400 NORTH SCHMIDT RD SUITE 206 400 N SCHMIDT RDSeen 44 times · first Jun 12, 2026 · last Jul 29, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 3, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 78 | |
| Reitnouer | 22 | |
| Utility | 11 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Mack | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 2.80 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 4.32 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (81 rows) View all 81 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88404254 | Jul 14, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88350972 | Jul 7, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88069397 | Jun 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87755518 | May 3, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87739267 | Apr 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87667040 | Apr 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | BEAVER TWP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLUP | No |
| 87446104 | Mar 30, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 87333195 | Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 1 | US 421 NEAR NC 27 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87202894 | Mar 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 EB NEAR 150 MM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87196347 | Mar 3, 2026 | AL | 3 | COTTONWOOD AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87190783 | Mar 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87075816 | Feb 17, 2026 | LA | 3 | LAKE CHARLES LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87049376 | Feb 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86958218 | Jan 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86854686 | Jan 13, 2026 | KS | 1 | SEWARD COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 86767302 | Jan 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-hwy-151-s-exit-54-(anamosa) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24C2III, 392.16 | No |
| 86772566 | Jan 6, 2026 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86722467 | Jan 6, 2026 | SC | 2 | EASLEY SC |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86648463 | Dec 23, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86613482 | Dec 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | AYNOR SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 86561909 | Dec 12, 2025 | GA | 2 | DECATUR GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 86516704 | Dec 8, 2025 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86467098 | Dec 2, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 86411069 | Nov 25, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86352583 | Nov 17, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-270 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003149778 | Mar 10, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 15, 2020 | MC1143259-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8870099 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8870099 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8870099 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7804009 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2720683 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 25, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2025
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Oct 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| I-80 | IL | 5 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CAMBRIDGE OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CLERMONT FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| ALTO GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1143259
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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81 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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