- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 311 days (since Jul 11, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BENITEZ EXPRESS LLC
BAKERSFIELD, CA
BENITEZ EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 978510. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 27 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BENITEZ EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Bakersfield, CA. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 340% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (22 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
4.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.2% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Great Dane, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,653 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | Mar 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 22 | |
| Great Dane | 21 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Grea | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87218980 | Mar 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | US101 SB N OF LUCAS VALLEY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 87036002 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.5B-L, 393.45C-BSG | Yes |
| 86743089 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86453192 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 3 | WB LIVERMORE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86200052 | Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85120164 | Jun 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84966772 | Jun 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84846235 | May 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 84747515 | May 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55D2-B | No |
| 84688788 | May 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 84721041 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 84434269 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 84231890 | Mar 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 84053813 | Mar 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84019738 | Feb 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | EB LIVERMORE SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83801234 | Feb 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 83665097 | Jan 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83630375 | Jan 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83594763 | Jan 12, 2025 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC CVEF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83550904 | Jan 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B | No |
| 83507849 | Dec 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83519495 | Dec 27, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81312238 | Apr 9, 2024 | CA | 2 | 170TH ST E AT AVE O |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | No |
| 80484745 | Dec 26, 2023 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80372484 | Dec 11, 2023 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4302400317 | Jul 29, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | MC415427 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Jun 18, 2018 | MC415427 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023843-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023843-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023843-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | NAME CHANGED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0023843-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP-4330017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP-4330017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Aug 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP-4330017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0600134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 5992592-02 #5034-B | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 2, 2025
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Aug 7, 2024
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Aug 7, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 12, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 29, 2018
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Jul 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2017
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Jul 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2010
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Jul 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Dec 14, 2001
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 6 | 1 |
| 170TH ST E AT AVE O | CA | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EB LIVERMORE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LEBEC | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC415427
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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27 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify BENITEZ EXPRESS 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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