B BENTON & CO LLC
USDOT 3442299
Active, intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier, small fleet (2 power units) — no FMCSA safety rating on record (common).
Vetting summary
At a glance
- Out-of-service rate3.6% vs 19.1% national avg
These signals summarize the records shown below — they are a starting point for your own checks, not a judgment of the carrier.
Registration
Carrier identity
| USDOT Number | 3442299 |
|---|---|
| MC Number | — |
| Legal Name | B BENTON & CO LLC |
| DBA Name | — |
| Entity Type | — |
| Phone | 2525326315 |
| Address | 501 GALES CREEK RD, Newport, NC, 28570 |
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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Service Rate | 3.6% vs 19.1% national average |
Most frequent violation categories: 29 (3), 28 (2), 30 (2).
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) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 |
| Recent Annual Mileage | — |
| Last MCS-150 Filing | 22-SEP-25 |
B BENTON & CO LLC operates 2 power units — a larger fleet than 66% of carriers registered in NC.
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