BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC
BLOOMINGTON, IN
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 925589) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): PAUL BENDER (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/925589/ 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.75% (better). n=27958 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.
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: Clear to review.
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $1,000,000
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $5,000,000
2 active policies
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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InsuranceFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Nov 22, 2000
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 37 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 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
BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 925589. 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 37 power units and 37 drivers, with 7 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.
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.
BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 37 power units and 37 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 4 years on FMCSA's records, based in Bloomington, IN. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-HLLH (Inoperable required lamps) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 37 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Peterbilt and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 27,958 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.80 | 2 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87282022 | Mar 13, 2026 | IN | 2 | MOORESVILLE IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 87015601 | Feb 11, 2026 | IN | 2 | MARTINSVILLE IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85230755 | Jul 16, 2025 | IN | 2 | MITCHELL IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84946486 | Jun 10, 2025 | IN | 1 | SEYMOUR IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83239182 | Nov 22, 2024 | IN | 2 | PETERSBURG IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79761204 | Sep 25, 2023 | IN | 2 | SB SR 67 AT SUNSET LANE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79674751 | Sep 14, 2023 | IN | 2 | SB SR 67 N OF CENTERTON RD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0903734248 | Feb 2, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902684819 | Apr 12, 2016 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901914198 | Oct 29, 2012 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0900960402 | Sep 12, 2008 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900769386 | Oct 5, 2007 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900669591 | May 8, 2007 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900429258 | Dec 27, 2005 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC399284 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9078733 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 22, 2000 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9078734 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Nov 22, 2000 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 8, 2021
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Jun 8, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTINSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MITCHELL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOORESVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PETERSBURG IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SB SR 67 AT SUNSET LANE | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SB SR 67 N OF CENTERTON RD | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC399284
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FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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7 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify BENDER TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
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