BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC

USDOT 765609 • 4440 NORTH GUNPOWDER CIRCLE, HASTINGS, NE, 68901

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:2 active
Insurance:4 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
765,609
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
4024624710
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
1,434,180
Physical Address
4440 NORTH GUNPOWDER CIRCLE, HASTINGS, NE, 68901
Mailing Address
4440 NORTH GUNPOWDER CIRCLE, HASTINGS, NE, 68901
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Property Broker — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
4 active
Latest: Aug 5, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-344949ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Property BrokerMC-344949ACTIVEUnknownOct 23, 2012

Active Insurance (4)

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Active Insurance (4)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary4E79436ON FILEAug 5, 2014Aug 1, 2015
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.TRUST FUNDNONEON FILEOct 8, 2013Oct 8, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SURETYSIC16756BON FILEOct 27, 2012Sep 5, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP85204AON FILEDec 2, 2002Nov 9, 2013

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.TRUST FUNDNONEREPLACEDSep 5, 2013Oct 8, 2013
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYSURETY1000909596CANCELLEDOct 20, 2011Nov 16, 2012
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYSURETY1000909596REPLACEDOct 20, 2011Oct 27, 2012
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary4E5-65-99REPLACEDAug 1, 2011Aug 5, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SURETYSIC16756AREPLACEDOct 27, 2009Oct 20, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP85204AREPLACEDDec 2, 2002Aug 1, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP85204ANAME CHANGEDAug 1, 1998Dec 21, 2002
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP85204ANAME CHANGEDAug 1, 1998Dec 21, 2002
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP85204AREPLACEDAug 1, 1998Dec 2, 2002
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP85204AREPLACEDAug 1, 1998Dec 2, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E79436BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2015Aug 1, 2015
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.4E5-65-99BIPD/PrimaryAug 5, 2014Aug 5, 2014
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ACARGONov 9, 2013Nov 9, 2013
TERM/REPLPACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.NONETRUST FUNDOct 8, 2013Oct 8, 2013
TERM/REPLPACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.NONETRUST FUNDOct 8, 2013Oct 8, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SIC16756BSURETYSep 5, 2013Sep 5, 2013
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY1000909596SURETYNov 16, 2012Nov 16, 2012
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY1000909596SURETYOct 27, 2012Oct 27, 2012
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.SIC16756ASURETYOct 20, 2011Oct 20, 2011
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ABIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2011Aug 1, 2011
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ACARGODec 21, 2002Dec 21, 2002
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ABIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2002Dec 21, 2002
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ACARGODec 2, 2002Dec 2, 2002
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85204ABIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2002Dec 2, 2002

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC344949BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 22, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 23, 2012
MC344949PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDNov 6, 2009Unknown
MC344949MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 16, 1998Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
52%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
52
Violations
46
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.3%
Driver OOS %
5.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

20 states52 inspections

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110B2I-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREG392.9BA-NOREG10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.88vs nat'l 1.80
-0.92 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687550207RoadsideKSLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 26, 202687447710COLFAX WAWALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686862183US64 NEAR NC903NCLevel 3REIT FULL TRAILER0No
Jan 21, 202686872314MONUMENT COCOLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.110B2I-CYes
Jan 13, 202686799130JOES COCOLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 5, 202586492445ON UNNAMED STREET, 215 FEET SONELevel 3PETE TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8F1-HOSMNo
Nov 20, 202586373084RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 18, 202586369421RUPERT IDIDLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 2, 202585957821CHEYENNE WELLS COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 8, 202585724318BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202587419474OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202585470826BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 21, 202585331040WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Jun 23, 202585092066RoadsideNELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLUPNo
Jun 16, 202584974918OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 29, 202584825616HEBRON 81 SCALENELevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER1393.100B-CYes
May 28, 202584802939WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 21, 202584755628OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3REITNOUER OTHER1392.2CNo
May 19, 202584730335NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
May 17, 202584730323RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
May 6, 202584590418SISSETON SDSDLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Apr 21, 202584530313TULLY NYNYLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202584181414RoadsideNELevel 3REIT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 17, 202587418965OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 17, 202583890539WENTZVILLE MOMOLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4393.53B-B, 393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Feb 4, 202583794866GILES COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 16, 202583638192RoadsideIALevel 3MCKT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 15, 202583638043WB HWY 30IALevel 2GMC SEMI-TRAILER5392.9BA-NOREG, 390.21TB, 393.9HYes
Jan 14, 202583614435RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 22, 202483247147US70TXLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 31, 202483143211UMATILLA ORORLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8AYes
Oct 23, 202482978841RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RGNo
Sep 18, 202482705784OSBORNE COUNTY - 141KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202482597348WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 2, 202481517314LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1REITNOUR SEMI-TRAILER2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
May 1, 202481508520CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202481523802BERTHOLDNDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17(c), 383.23(a)(2), 395.8(a)Yes
Apr 9, 202481308661HEBRON 136 SCALENELevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 15, 202480855386DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3395.8(f)(1), 395.8, 393.100(c)Yes
Feb 11, 202480826528FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 4, 202480546482FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 1RNTR SEMI-TRAILER1395.8No
Nov 12, 202380145525HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083KSLevel 3RNTR SEMI-TRAILER4395.8(f)(1), 396.17(c), 392.2No
Oct 31, 202380052015LAMAR POE EBCOLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202379761486BELLVILE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 1RNTR SEMI-TRAILER2393.95(a), 393.95(f)No
Aug 17, 202379446707CASCADE LOCKS POEORLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.100(b)Yes
Aug 9, 202379378403WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOUUTLevel 3RNTR SEMI-TRAILER1395.22(b)(2)(ii)No
Jun 26, 202378993852NORTON COUNTY - 137KSLevel 2RNTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 9, 202378863313#55 I-70 WB WAYNEINLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 8, 202378938132RoadsideSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 8, 20237855848059 I-80NELevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

37 total · 27.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 2, 2025IATOW00I 80 EB MM 89.10...636768BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC
Jun 8, 2023SDTOW00RURALSD HWY 42...663348BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC
Jan 25, 2023KSTOW00DOWNSU24...035989BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC
Jun 24, 2021NCINJURY01FAYETTEVILLESTONEY POINT RD...M41338BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC
Jun 3, 2021NEINJURY02N-15...211496BEN PAVELKA TRUCKING INC
Jul 11, 2017NEINJURY01
Aug 26, 2016TXTOW00
Oct 25, 2011NETOW00
Sep 7, 2005NETOW00
Mar 28, 2003ILTOW00
Jan 6, 2003OHTOW00
Oct 16, 2001OHINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 25, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 24, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 3, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 11, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 26, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 5, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 9, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Oct 8, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. • TRUST FUND
Oct 8, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. • TRUST FUND
Sep 5, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • SURETY
Nov 16, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY • SURETY
Oct 27, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY • SURETY
Oct 23, 2012
Authority
Oct 25, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • SURETY
Aug 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 6, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 21, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO

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