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Carrier profile · USDOT 808293 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard C Benson

DBA Benson Farms · Anthon, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1999
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 373-5017
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
27 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
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

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
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
808293
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Richard C Benson
DBA
Benson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 29, 1999
Last MCS-150
Mar 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
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 Richard C Benson's USDOT number?

Richard C Benson's USDOT number is 808293.

Is Richard C Benson authorized to operate?

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

What is Richard C Benson's safety record?

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

How big is Richard C Benson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 15, 2025.

Where is Richard C Benson located?

Richard C Benson is located at 109 Westgate Rd, Anthon, IA, 51004. Phone: (712) 373-5017.

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