HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/82160-michael-bennett-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC
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 Dec 1, 1994. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- No roadside inspections for a fleet of 17 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (785) 336-2942, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC146668.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC146668 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP30484A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 1, 2005 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC146668 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP30484A · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2005 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 0 · Kansas avg 17.5%
0 of 2 · Kansas avg 4.0%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 25, 2024 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Kansas average covers 19,627 vehicle and 32,341 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 11.3% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Topeka, KS | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 82160 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC146668 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 759,820 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 1, 1994) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherFertilizer
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 MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC
What does MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC146668: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL BENNETT TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 82160. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (785) 336-2942, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC146668, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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