BEN-ARS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3992500 • 11261 CAVES RD, CHESTERLAND, OH, 44026
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-1498165 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA964563318 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2023 | Dec 6, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA964563318 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1498165 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2023 | — | 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
5 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87391222 | FULTONVILLE NY | NY | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 86508321 | CORPORATE WAY AT TURNAROUND | PA | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.47E, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.83G | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86368147 | MOUNT MORRIS NY | NY | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86003948 | I-40 | NC | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85200805 | CHURCHVILLE NY | NY | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 83495498 | I-75 NB | TN | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 83410091 | OWEGO NY | NY | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 83071699 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S | NC | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80289510 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 2 | PETERBILT 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
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records