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Carrier profile · USDOT 926965 · MC399568 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gary Benz

DBA Twig Haulers · Lacon, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayRock Sand
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (309) 238-3026
4
Power units
8
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
232K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
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
MC399568
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jul 21, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayRock Sand
Annual mileage
232,017 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
926965
MC / docket
MC-399568
Legal name
Gary Benz
DBA
Twig Haulers
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 10, 2001
Last MCS-150
Dec 24, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Gary Benz's USDOT number?

Gary Benz's USDOT number is 926965 and its docket number is MC399568.

Is Gary Benz authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gary Benz's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Gary Benz's fleet?

4 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 24, 2025.

What insurance does Gary Benz carry?

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

Where is Gary Benz located?

Gary Benz is located at 1085 Apple Knob Rd, Lacon, IL, 61540. Phone: (309) 238-3026.

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