RICK E BENDER
USDOT 2098314 · Doing business as WHEELS COAL CO
Active, intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier, small fleet (12 power units) — no FMCSA safety rating on record (common).
Vetting summary
At a glance
- Out-of-service rate18.8% vs 19.1% national avg
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Registration
Carrier identity
| USDOT Number | 2098314 |
|---|---|
| MC Number | — |
| Legal Name | RICK E BENDER |
| DBA Name | WHEELS COAL CO |
| Entity Type | — |
| Phone | 5706953541 |
| Address | 59 MAIN ST, Tremont, PA, 17981 |
Status
Authority & safety
| Operating Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Operation Type | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Safety Rating | None on record — most carriers have not received a formal FMCSA safety rating. |
| Hazmat Flag | false |
Safety ratings: S = Satisfactory, C = Conditional, U = Unsatisfactory. A carrier with no rating has not been through a full FMCSA compliance review — this is common and not itself a red flag.
Safety events
Inspections & crashes (last 24 months)
| Inspections | 16 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Service Rate | 18.8% vs 19.1% national average |
Most frequent violation categories: 12 (6), 15 (6), 20 (4).
Crash involvement does not imply fault. FMCSA crash records list all reportable crashes involving a carrier, regardless of who caused them.
Equipment
Fleet & operations
| Power Units (trucks) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 10 |
| Recent Annual Mileage | 2,277,698 |
| Last MCS-150 Filing | 08-APR-25 |
RICK E BENDER operates 12 power units — a larger fleet than 95% of carriers registered in PA.
Nearby
Other carriers in Tremont, PA
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- B GARY WITMER — USDOT 2115371, 2 power units
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