HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2345579-benjamin-best-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (513) 771-9378, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC802581.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC802581 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0044624001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 24, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 17 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 31 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | OK | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | KS | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 14, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | UT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 26, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Feb 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 3 | 63.3% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 10.0% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834AHMC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2B | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBLPW | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172201A1 | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain HM Other · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177801HMHCNP | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2345579 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC802581 |
| Legal name | BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,699,687 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 26, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Questions about BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC
What does BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC802581: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BENJAMIN BEST FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2345579. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (513) 771-9378, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC802581, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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