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Carrier profile · USDOT 1769076 · MC667469 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Bengel III

DBA Bengel Trucking · Atlantic, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 249-5822
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
120K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
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
MC667469
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 3, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
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 FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
120,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1769076
MC / docket
MC-667469
Legal name
John Bengel III
DBA
Bengel Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 6, 2008
Last MCS-150
Jun 12, 2025
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 John Bengel III's USDOT number?

John Bengel III's USDOT number is 1769076 and its docket number is MC667469.

Is John Bengel III authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John Bengel III's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Bengel III's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 12, 2025.

What insurance does John Bengel III carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is John Bengel III located?

John Bengel III is located at 1507 Redwood Dr, Atlantic, IA, 50022. Phone: (712) 249-5822.

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