CL BENTON & SONS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CL BENTON & SONS LLC (USDOT 379181) 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 Officer(s): EDWARD LAWTON BENTON JR (Company officer); SPENCER L BENTON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/379181/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
CL BENTON & SONS LLC is a corporation based in MYRTLE BEACH, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 379181. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 13 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
CL BENTON & SONS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (12 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; International, Western Star, and Custom sco are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 7 | |
| International | 6 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.07 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87794223 | May 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87482351 | Mar 30, 2026 | SC | 3 | AYNOR SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87041798 | Feb 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | MYRTLE BEACH SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86887909 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | ANDREWS SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86431924 | Nov 25, 2025 | SC | 3 | AYNOR SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85732446 | Sep 9, 2025 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85105895 | Jul 1, 2025 | SC | 3 | LONGS SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 84740311 | May 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | AYNOR SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84483982 | Apr 21, 2025 | SC | 3 | LORIS SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83535236 | Jan 6, 2025 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82643877 | Sep 12, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81805621 | Jun 5, 2024 | SC | 3 | SC 9 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81738427 | May 29, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80182315 | Nov 16, 2023 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78829476 | Jun 7, 2023 | SC | 2 | SC 544 HORRY COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75(a)(2) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0019583189 | Jun 6, 2019 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0018611431 | Aug 9, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0015529759 | Mar 25, 2015 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC096045935A | Apr 29, 1996 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYNOR SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| US 501 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 3 | 0 |
| GALIVANTS FERRY SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| ANDREWS SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| LONGS SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| LORIS SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| MYRTLE BEACH SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| SC 544 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 1 | 1 |
| SC 9 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify CL BENTON & SONS LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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