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Carrier profile · USDOT 1477930 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Doug Benson

DBA Patriot Excavation · Philipsburg, MT · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2006
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 360-3828
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1477930
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Doug Benson
DBA
Patriot Excavation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 24, 2006
Last MCS-150
Sep 29, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Doug Benson's USDOT number?

Doug Benson's USDOT number is 1477930.

Is Doug Benson authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Doug Benson's safety record?

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

How big is Doug Benson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 29, 2025.

Where is Doug Benson located?

Doug Benson is located at 141 Black Pine Rd, Philipsburg, MT, 59858. Phone: (406) 360-3828.

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