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Carrier profile · USDOT 518616 · MC1713479 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Billy Bender

DBA Benders Salvage · Chapmanville, WV · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentScrap Metals & Iron
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 369-3908
5
Power units
4
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
94K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2022)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1713479
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 4, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Classic Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentScrap Metals & Iron
Annual mileage
93,984 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
518616
MC / docket
MC-1713479, MC-936792
Legal name
Billy Bender
DBA
Benders Salvage
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 5, 1993
Last MCS-150
May 6, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Billy Bender's USDOT number?

Billy Bender's USDOT number is 518616 and its docket number is MC1713479.

Is Billy Bender authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Billy Bender's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Billy Bender's fleet?

5 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 6, 2025.

What insurance does Billy Bender carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Classic Insurance Company.

Where is Billy Bender located?

Billy Bender is located at 1429 Big Ugly Creek Rd, Chapmanville, WV, 25508. Phone: (304) 369-3908.

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