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Bennett Motor Express LLC

Mcdonough, GA

DOT# 92693 | MC# 129712 | FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records

48

Trust Score

Caution

FMCSA data ↓

2,005

Power Units

2,000

Drivers

FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Mcdonough, GA, they operate a fleet of 2,005 power units with 2,000 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck, Intermodal, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bennett Motor Express LLC operates the following equipment types:

Flatbed Step Deck / RGN Tanker Dump Truck Hopper / Grain Car Hauler Oilfield / Heavy Box Truck Intermodal Passenger Doubles/Triples

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 92 1,908 0 2,000
Trailers 1,575 1,694 0 3,269
Van 1-8 0 5 0 5

Authorized Cargo Types

Bennett Motor Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:

General Freight Metal/Sheet/Coil Drive-Away/Tow-Away Machinery (Large) Passengers Oilfield Equipment Grain/Feed/Hay Chemicals Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Construction

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 2,000

MCS-150 Mileage: 92,544,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

2,000

Total Drivers

2,000

CDL Drivers

1,976

Interstate Drivers

24

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC

2,998 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Freightliner, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 1470 SEMI-TRAILER, 1327 TRUCK TRACTOR, 157 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 19.1% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
2,998
Avg age
OOS (24 mo)
573
Equipment mix (8 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
SEMI-TRAILER 1,470 49%
TRUCK TRACTOR 1,327 44%
STRAIGHT TRUCK 157 5%
FULL TRAILER 21 1%
OTHER 17 1%
INTERMODAL CHASSIS 3 0%
DOLLY CONVERTER 2 0%
SCHOOL BUS 1 0%
Trailers (1,491 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 1,470
Full Trailer 21
Trailer makes
Fontaine 169
Reitnouer 118
Transcraft 108
Great Dane 102
Unpublishe 70
Utility Trailer 54
Othr 46
Wabash 46
Trail King 40
Trlr 40
Dorsey Tra 34
Font 27
Doon 27
Big Tex 27
Doonan Tra 24
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Peterbilt 150 22%
Freightliner 109 16%
Kenworth 109 16%
Fontaine 41 6%
International 39 6%
Reitnouer 35 5%
Fontaine Trailer Co. 24 3%
Western Star 23 3%
Transcraft 20 3%
Reitnouer Inc 19 3%
Unpublishe 17 2%
Great Dane 17 2%
Great Dane Trailers 17 2%
Ram 13 2%
Dorsey Tra 13 2%
Internatio 12 2%
Wabash 11 2%
Volvo 10 1%
Trlr 9 1%
Trail King 9 1%
License plates on file (20 shown of 2,998 plates)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
A44288 KY DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR 5 May 2026
08B6P631 KY BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER 5 May 2026
P1299933 IL FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR 3 May 2026
QA55YG FL REIT SEMI-TRAILER 3 May 2026
P780736 SC PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
112590PT SC REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
P1166709 IL KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR 5 May 2026
234467E ME REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER 4 May 2026
58635 IN PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR 2 May 2026
P1296064 IL PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR 2 May 2026
413633T TN FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
723796ST IL UTIL SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
3952426 IN INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
5310720 ME REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
P1234251 IL FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR 3 May 2026
201B254 TX FONT SEMI-TRAILER 3 May 2026
3945195 IN FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
P1048109 IL WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR 15 May 2026
X13883 TX FONA SEMI-TRAILER 2 May 2026
P1141929 IL PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR 2 May 2026

Plate registrations span 20 states: IL (1243) · TX (526) · LA (355) · ME (211) · OH (124) · TN (98) · OK (85) · IN (59) · …

Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 2,998)
3C63RRJL6LG114334 TRUCK TRACTOR
2020 Ram 3500
Class 3
Last seen May 2026 · 5 insp · 3 OOS · recalls ↗
16VGX4029L6067642 SEMI-TRAILER
Big Tex
Last seen May 2026 · 5 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1FVXFBCG1CDBS8575 TRUCK TRACTOR
Freightliner
Last seen May 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1RNF48A29GR037130 SEMI-TRAILER
Reitnouer
Last seen May 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1NPXGGGG30D628206 TRUCK TRACTOR
Peterbilt
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1RNF53A53TR077417 SEMI-TRAILER
Reitnouer
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XK1P4TX0PJ243249 TRUCK TRACTOR
1993 Kenworth K100
903 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 5 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
1RNF48A26KR048160 SEMI-TRAILER
Reitnouer
Last seen May 2026 · 4 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPBD49X4FD203669 TRUCK TRACTOR
2015 Peterbilt 579
ISX engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 2 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
1XPBDP9X6GD327218 TRUCK TRACTOR
Peterbilt
Last seen May 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
13N153208R1564602 SEMI-TRAILER
Fontaine
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYFS2538AA911807 SEMI-TRAILER
Utility Trailer
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

Dispatch Services in GA

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Verify on Official Sources

Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Common carrier, Contract carrier, Broker · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked prior operating authority (Jun 2007) · 2 revocation records on file.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $4,000K
  • Cargo: ✓ on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✓ on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

🧪 Hazardous Materials Carrier. This carrier is registered with FMCSA to transport hazmat. Hazmat safety permits aren't published in FMCSA's bulk data — verify permits & special permits at PHMSA → · Browse hazmat carriers →

Safety Performance

C

Average

Near national average

O Trucking Safety Grade

3,077

Inspections

24 months

2,891

Violations

Total found

549

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 1.2%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.6%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✓ Better than national average (-5.1%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/18/2026 NM Walk-Around 0
07/17/2026 AZ Driver Only 0
07/17/2026 AZ Driver Only 0
07/16/2026 CA Walk-Around 0
07/15/2026 SC Driver Only 2
07/15/2026 TX Walk-Around 1
07/15/2026 AR Driver Only 0
07/15/2026 TN Driver Only 0
07/14/2026 NM Driver Only 1
07/14/2026 AZ Walk-Around 0
07/14/2026 TX Walk-Around 2
07/14/2026 IL Driver Only 0
07/14/2026 PA Walk-Around 3
07/14/2026 IA Driver Only 0
07/13/2026 FL Driver Only 0

Showing 15 of 3,077 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

2,891 Total Violations 3,077 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
359
0.12 violations per inspection 38 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
1,517
0.49 violations per inspection 511 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
13
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 17.8% (549 / 3,077)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

SELF-INSURED

Cargo

Self-Insured / N/A

FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

Bond

Self-Insured / N/A

GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD SELF-INSURED 91X NA $1 Million 10/05/2007
BIPD NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 91X 42-RLO-302933-05 $3 Million 10/01/2020
Cargo FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 34 MXI93005710 Self-Insured / N/A 03/30/2009
Bond / Surety GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY 84 1912513 Self-Insured / N/A 10/01/2023
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO U 215 54 93 10/29/1991 11/02/1996 CANCEL
ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TRR 8301 059 00 05/01/1996 10/29/1996 TERM/REPL
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 4584423 10/06/2023 10/06/2024 TERM/REPL
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 4584423 10/06/2015 10/06/2023 TERM/REPL
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 4584423 10/06/2014 10/06/2015 TERM/REPL
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 4584242 10/06/2013 10/06/2014 TERM/REPL
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 4882205 10/06/2012 10/06/2013 TERM/REPL
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. CA 294-68-28 10/06/2011 10/06/2012 TERM/REPL
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AI2-751-002379-03 04/30/2007 10/05/2007 TERM/REPL
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1912513 10/01/2013 10/01/2023 TERM/REPL
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. FS1315705-07 06/12/2007 10/01/2013 CANCEL
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. CA 527-36-68 06/06/2002 09/18/2002 CANCEL
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM0010-0057 09/30/1992 08/22/1995 CANCEL
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA KO 44 66 08 1 10/29/1996 07/31/1997 TERM/REPL
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. TPO 0203365 07/31/1994 07/31/1995 CANCEL
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON LTP001801 07/01/1995 07/01/1996 CANCEL
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1315705 01/01/2001 06/12/2007 NAMECHG
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AI2-751-002379-03 06/06/2003 06/12/2007 TERM/CANCL
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON DF003A-003 03/30/2007 06/12/2007 TERM/CANCL
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. CA5273668 09/18/2002 06/06/2003 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

104

Total Crashes

1

Fatalities

50

Injuries

95

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
07/01/2026 OH SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH 0 4 Yes
06/27/2026 ID CLARK FORK, ID 0 2 No
06/09/2026 OK TULSA, OK 0 0 Yes
05/18/2026 MO NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO 0 1 Yes
05/14/2026 AR RURAL(SEARCY COUNTY), AR 0 0 Yes
05/14/2026 VA Not Reported, VA 0 0 Yes
05/13/2026 OH COLUMBUS, OH 0 0 Yes
05/12/2026 TX ALVARADO, TX 1 0 Yes
05/01/2026 MA WORCESTER, MA 0 1 Yes
04/20/2026 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes
03/29/2026 NV RENO, NV 0 0 Yes
03/28/2026 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 1 Yes
03/10/2026 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes
03/06/2026 LA RURAL, LA 0 0 Yes
03/04/2026 NM Unknown, NM 0 4 Yes
02/24/2026 KY BOWLING GREEN, KY 0 1 Yes
02/16/2026 TX HOUSTON, TX 0 0 Yes
02/05/2026 LA BASTROP, LA 0 1 Yes
01/12/2026 IN DANVILLE, IN 0 0 Yes
12/31/2025 LA RURAL, LA 0 0 Yes
12/31/2025 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes
12/19/2025 GA Not Reported, GA 0 1 Yes
12/18/2025 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes
12/12/2025 LA MONROE, LA 0 2 Yes
12/11/2025 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes

Showing 25 of 104 crash records.

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Recent Changes

Safety Grade
Jul 1, 2026
B C

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

Is Bennett Motor Express LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
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Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 1 shut-down carrier
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5 other trucking companies use this same address
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1 fatal crash in the last 2 years
The FMCSA crash file records 1 crash involving a death. See the crash details further down the page.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (17% off-road)
17% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck, Intermodal, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.

Is BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?

BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC been in business?

BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.

Where is BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC located?

BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 1001 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253-0569.

48 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Caution

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority 104 crashes (24 mo) 1 fatal crash OOS rate 16.6% Some history-continuity flags

Roadside Inspection History 3,080 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 3,080 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, LA, CA. Out of these, 397 inspections (about 13%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 121 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-18 NM Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-17 AZ Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-17 AZ Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-16 CA Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-15 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 2
2026-07-15 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 1
2026-07-15 AR Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-15 TN Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-14 NM Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-07-14 AZ Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-14 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2026-07-14 IL Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-14 PA Level 2 · Walk-around 3
2026-07-14 IA Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-13 FL Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-13 NM Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-13 MO Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-13 CO Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-07-13 CA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-07-10 AR Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 2
2026-07-10 AZ Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-10 KS Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-10 TN Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-09 IN Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-07-09 OH Level 3 · Driver-only 0

Showing 25 of 3,080 inspections. View full history →

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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)

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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (5)

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