HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/618255-benjamin-w-phipps/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BENJAMIN W PHIPPS
Doing business as BENJAMIN W PHIPPS TRUCKING
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Mar 16, 2019. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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, (740) 821-6645, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC296056.
- 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) | MC296056 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. Policy CA975215476 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 5, 2023 | 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
3 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 13 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | WV | 5 | 9 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | OH | 3 | 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | 9 | 3 | 81.8% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BVAC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Leak from air chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1LC | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3928D | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Elkview, WV | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 618255 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC296056 |
| Legal name | BENJAMIN W PHIPPS |
| DBA name | BENJAMIN W PHIPPS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 251,135 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Mar 16, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 24, 1995 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherCar Parts
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BENJAMIN W PHIPPS
What does BENJAMIN W PHIPPS's operating authority allow?
MC296056: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BENJAMIN W PHIPPS is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BENJAMIN W PHIPPS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 618255. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (740) 821-6645, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC296056, 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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