Carrier profile · USDOT 2878185 · MC965930 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Benny E Golden

DBA Golden Transportation · Ridgecrest, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+6 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
34K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC965930
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 28, 2023Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
33,649 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2878185
MC / docket
MC-965930
Legal name
Benny E Golden
DBA
Golden Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 14, 2016
Last MCS-150
Apr 27, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Benny E Golden's USDOT number?

Benny E Golden's USDOT number is 2878185 and its docket number is MC965930.

Is Benny E Golden authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Benny E Golden's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Benny E Golden's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 27, 2026.

What insurance does Benny E Golden carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Benny E Golden located?

Benny E Golden is located at 817 S Lakeland St, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555. Phone: (760) 793-6571.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.