FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Benchmark Express LTD
Phone (903) 581-4364Tyler, TX
Find this carrier by: Benchmark Express · USDOT 717004 · MC 330141 · 903-581-4364 · 9035814364 · Tyler, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT717004
- MC
- 330141
- Registered
- 1997 · 28 yrs
- Location
- Tyler, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Mar 30, 2004
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Listed active
Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Benchmark Express LTD is an inactive carrier and broker based in Tyler, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 717004 and MC 330141. Phone: (903) 581-4364. It reports 17 power units and 18 drivers on its MCS-150 (Mar 30, 2004). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 717004 was first registered with FMCSA on Dec 4, 1997 (28 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Mar 30, 2004. FMCSA records a revocation of broker authority MC330141 effective Dec 9, 2013 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Of Wisconsin) took effect Jan 2, 2009, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 717004 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Mar 30, 2004
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 717004: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- John Soules
- Company officer 2
- Mark Soules
- Legal name
- Benchmark Express LTD
- Organization
- Partnership
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Carrier & Broker
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 717004
- Docket numbers
- MC 330141 (active)
- Registered
- Dec 4, 1997 (28 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 30, 2004
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Tyler, TX
- USDOT registrations in Tyler
- 1,821
- Currently active
- 945 (52%)
- One-truck operations
- 1,239 (68%)
- With for-hire authority
- 780 (43%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 78
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 17 power units against a local average of 15.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 717004
- Docket numbers
- MC 330141
- Phone
- (903) 581-4364903-581-43649035814364
- Officers
- John Soules, Mark Soules
- Legal name
- Benchmark Express LTD
- Address
- 12744 Fm 14, Tyler, TX 75706
- Mailing address
- P O Box 5030, Tyler, TX 75712
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 717004 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Texas Organic Enterprises LTDUSDOT 2539628 · Tyler, TXSame officerActivePossible link
- Tyler Public Warehouse LLCUSDOT 1995100 · Tyler, TXSame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 14, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | Inactive | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 330141
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- On file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co | 91X | REL 300 251 | $1 Million | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Bond / surety | The American Insurance Co. | 84 | NONE | — | Jan 5, 1998 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Of Wisconsin | MXI8036327 | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 2, 2009 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co | REL 000 330 | Feb 15, 2000 | Feb 24, 2001 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co | REL 000 330 | Feb 15, 2000 | Feb 15, 2001 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. | MXA80177276 | Jan 1, 1998 | Feb 15, 2000 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. | MXA80174939 | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. | MXA80174939 | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC330141 | Broker | Involuntary revocation | Nov 5, 2013 | Dec 9, 2013 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 3 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 18
- CDL drivers
- 18
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 18
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 17
- Trucks
- 17
- Buses
- 0
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 16 tractors and 40 trailers filed on its MCS-150
- Straight TruckMCS-150 1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Revocation effective: Broker authority MC330141.
- Revocation served: Broker authority MC330141 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Of Wisconsin (MC330141) — CANCEL.
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co (MC330141) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co (MC330141) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co (MC330141).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. (MC330141) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Of Wisconsin (MC330141).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. (MC330141).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. (MC330141).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. (MC330141) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Standard Lloyds Ins. Co. (MC330141) — TERM/REPL.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 717004.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Dec 4, 1997
- Last MCS-150 update
- Mar 30, 2004
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Benchmark Express LTD an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 717004 as inactive.
What is Benchmark Express LTD's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 717004; docket number MC 330141.
How do I contact Benchmark Express LTD?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (903) 581-4364; address 12744 Fm 14, Tyler, TX 75706; mailing address P O Box 5030, Tyler, TX 75712.
What insurance does this record show for Benchmark Express LTD?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Benchmark Express LTD's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Benchmark Express LTD have?
Power units: 17; drivers: 18, as filed on its MCS-150 (Mar 30, 2004).
What does Benchmark Express LTD haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, motor vehicles, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), fresh produce, intermodal containers and 8 more cargo types.
What equipment does Benchmark Express LTD operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (16 tractors and 40 trailers filed on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150).
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