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Carrier profile · USDOT 2186806 · MC759171 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dale Benham

DBA D B & Sons · Deer River, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkBeverages+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 301-9602
3
Power units
3
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
250K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC759171
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 27, 2011Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
250,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2186806
MC / docket
MC-759171
Legal name
Dale Benham
DBA
D B & Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 29, 2011
Last MCS-150
May 29, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Dale Benham's USDOT number?

Dale Benham's USDOT number is 2186806 and its docket number is MC759171.

Is Dale Benham authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dale Benham's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dale Benham's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 29, 2024.

What insurance does Dale Benham carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Dale Benham located?

Dale Benham is located at 32126 County Road 143, Deer River, MN, 56636. Phone: (218) 301-9602.

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