MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC

Q: What is MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's safety rating?

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional . A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

Q: Does MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?

Yes. MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC146668). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.

USDOT 82160 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION General Freight Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in SENECA, KS Grade A · 89

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Policy effective · Jun 1, 2005

Review these

Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
1 fatality on crash record 31 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →

On file

FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
1 active operating authority
Insurance on file · $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
OOS rate better than size peers

Org: CORPORATION

Cargo: General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 82160)
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
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 31 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/82160/
As of: Jul 20, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers

Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 13.3% (better). n=60604 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 82160

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

MC / docket MC146668

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies

Fleet size 17 units

Drivers 12

Annual mileage 759,820 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (785) 336-2942

Email: [email protected]

Physical

1906 NORTH STREET

SENECA, KS 66538

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 82160

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 759,820 mi

Safety Rating Conditional

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13

Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Active liability insurance

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Insurance
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Policy effective Jun 1, 2005
Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC146668
ACTIVE

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	14	3	0
Trailers	31	5	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	3	3	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%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

1 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in SENECA, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 82160. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 17 power units and 12 drivers, with 9 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.

Carrier overview

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Seneca, KS. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (2) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Timp are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 60,604 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 60,604 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

13.3%

Median across 60,604 same-size peers

Verdict

Safer than peers

Delta -13.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Unsafe Driving

2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Nebraska (NE)	2	0	0.0%	Oct 25, 2024
Kansas (KS)	1	0	0.0%	Jan 28, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Peterbilt		8
Wilson		3
Timpte		3
Holl		1
True		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	—	Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	—	Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service	0	—	0.00	—	Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving	1	—	0.23	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	0	—	0.00	—	Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
83729669	Jan 28, 2025	KS	3	ks-neosho-county---133	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 251668 · 1XPEPP9X9SD744006	0	—	No
83002845	Oct 25, 2024	NE	3	—	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 233566 · 1XPXPP9XXRD898811	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
82795021	Sep 30, 2024	NE	3	—	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 214284 · 1XPXD49X1ND792975	1	392.2	No
80056677	Oct 31, 2023	MO	3	MAYVIEW MO	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 169207 · 1XPXDP9X6KD633835	0	—	No
80051368	Oct 31, 2023	NE	3	—	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 203138 · 1XPXPP9X9ND785281	0	—	No
79907914	Oct 13, 2023	NE	3	—	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 186534 · 1NPXGGGG50D112803	1	392.2	No
79771606	Sep 26, 2023	KS	2	ks-douglas-county---045	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 140387 · 1NPXGGGG80D273923	0	—	No
79384033	Aug 10, 2023	KS	3	EMPORIA	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR KS 140387 · 1NPXGGGG80D273923	3	392.2	No
78341071	Apr 13, 2023	OK	3	ok-us-169-/-146th-st-n	—	1	392.2	No

Recent Crashes (31 rows) View all 31 →

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
KS2024E27076	Jan 6, 2024	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS2023E25273	Feb 9, 2023	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
OK0021017921	Nov 12, 2021	OK	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
MO0000091808	Jul 15, 2021	MO	0	2	Yes	No	Injury
NE0218021393	May 11, 2018	NE	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KS2018E15081	Apr 18, 2018	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS2013E06935	Sep 23, 2013	KS	0	2	Yes	No	Injury
NE0211001656	Jan 9, 2011	NE	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS2009E00413	Jan 9, 2009	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS2008016644	Oct 6, 2008	KS	1	0	Yes	No	Fatal
KS2007014540	Jul 2, 2007	KS	0	2	Yes	No	Injury
KS2006012574	Jun 14, 2006	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
NE0205023204	Mar 10, 2005	NE	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
CA100514855A	Dec 3, 2001	CA	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
MO009042018A	Jan 11, 1999	MO	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
TX008236827B	Oct 13, 1998	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS0013967298	Jul 29, 1998	KS	0	1	No	No	Injury
KS0022573998	Apr 29, 1998	KS	0	1	No	No	Injury
TX007248350A	Oct 25, 1997	TX	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
NE9600003566	Nov 22, 1995	NE	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KS0011754095	Apr 12, 1995	KS	0	1	No	No	Injury
MD0006502337	Aug 18, 1994	MD	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KS0012745794	Jul 15, 1994	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
KS0021902294	May 4, 1994	KS	0	1	Yes	No	Injury
KS0010897694	Feb 23, 1994	KS	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Authority Records (1 docket)

View full authority record →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP30484A	91X	$750,000	Jun 1, 2005	On file	ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP30484A	34	—	Jun 1, 2005	On file	ACTIVE
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	PAP 2218940601	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 1, 2001	Jun 1, 2005	REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	PAP 2218940601	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 1, 2001	Jun 30, 2005	CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	SPF 221894 0601	CARGO	—	Jun 1, 2001	Jun 1, 2005	REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP20369A	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 8, 1991	Jul 9, 2001	CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP20369A	CARGO	—	Apr 8, 1991	Jun 1, 2001	REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP20369A	CARGO	—	Apr 8, 1991	Jul 9, 2001	CANCELLED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Dec 14, 2005

authority

REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
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Dec 12, 2005

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Dec 12, 2005

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jun 30, 2005

insurance

TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jun 1, 2005

insurance

TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jun 1, 2005

insurance

TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jul 9, 2001

insurance

TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jul 9, 2001

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jun 1, 2001

insurance

TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jun 24, 1991

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
Details →
Oct 20, 1989

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
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Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
EMPORIA	KS	1	0
MAYVIEW MO	MO	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	6	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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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.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC

Is MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 82160 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

How many inspections has MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC had? ▾

9 roadside inspections are on file for MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC based? ▾

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1906 NORTH STREET, SENECA, Kansas 66538. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾

Yes. MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC146668). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.

How many trucks and drivers does MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC operate? ▾

MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC self-reports 17 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾

31 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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