STEVEN BENTS
USDOT 941706 • DBA: BENTS TRUCKING • 30831 KNAUF AVENUE, RUSHMORE, MN, 56168
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
941,706
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5073601351
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
718,205
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
30831 KNAUF AVENUE, RUSHMORE, MN, 56168
Contact
Phone: 5073601351
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 10, 2002
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-404692 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA300003515 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2002 | Oct 21, 2020 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRN193697 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2002 | Apr 10, 2002 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRN160567 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2001 | Mar 8, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA300003515 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRN193697 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2002 | Apr 10, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRN160567 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2002 | Mar 8, 2002 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC404692 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
15%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
32%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
15
Violations
12
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 15 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (12 violations from 15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.80vs nat'l 1.80
-1.00 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 (15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
9
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 475 AVE | ...766271 | STEVEN BENTS |
| Apr 21, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHRISTIANIA | 490TH AVE | ...856441 | STEVEN BENTS |
| Nov 26, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 75 N AND 130TH ST | ...163041 | BENTS TRUCKING |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAGNOLIA | 200th Ave | ...762904 | STEVEN BENTS |
| Sep 6, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 478 AVE | ...163041 | BENTS TRUCKING |
| Dec 27, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRIS | 170TH ST AND WHITE AVE | ...429493 | BENTS TRUCKING |
| May 5, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2008 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 21, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2002
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
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