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Gary Benz

DBA: TWIG HAULERS

DOT# 926965 | MC# 399568 | Est. 2001 (25 yrs)

4

Power Units

8

Drivers

Est. 2001 (25 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

GARY BENZ is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2001. Based in LACON, IL, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Hopper / Grain and Dry Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Gary Benz appears to operate the following equipment types:

Hopper / Grain Dry Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 1 0 0 1
Tractors 3 0 0 3
Trailers 3 0 0 3

Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Gary Benz is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:

General Freight Grain/Feed/Hay Other

Operations Scope

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

CDL Drivers: 4

MCS-150 Mileage: 232,017 miles (2025)

Driver Information

8

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers

8

Interstate Drivers

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Verify on Official Sources

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

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FMCSA Company Snapshot

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

4

Inspections

24 months

3

Violations

Total found

1

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 25.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✗ Worse than national average (+18.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-21.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
01/22/2026 IL Walk-Around 1 1
01/20/2026 IL Walk-Around 2 ✓
09/04/2024 IL Driver Only 0 ✓
07/31/2024 IL Driver Only 0 ✓

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

Violation Breakdown

3 Total Violations 4 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 25.0% (1 / 4)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 91X GRT05331A $1 Million 07/21/2023
View Insurance History (10 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN354199 04/21/2003 09/09/2008 CANCEL
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZG3212 07/21/2020 08/25/2023 TERM/CANCL
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZG3212 07/21/2020 07/21/2023 TERM/REPL
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 5847743 07/21/2017 07/21/2020 TERM/REPL
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 5847743 05/23/2017 07/21/2017 CANCEL
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 5847743 04/06/2017 05/23/2017 TERM/REPL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN289173 04/03/2001 05/14/2002 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN326120 05/14/2002 04/21/2003 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN289173 01/15/2001 04/03/2001 CANCEL
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN289173 01/15/2001 01/15/2001 TERM/REPL

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does GARY BENZ operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GARY BENZ is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain and Dry Van.

Is GARY BENZ's authority currently active?

GARY BENZ currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has GARY BENZ been in business?

GARY BENZ has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2001, making their authority approximately 25 years, 3 months old.

Where is GARY BENZ located?

GARY BENZ is physically located at 1085 APPLE KNOB RD, LACON, IL 61540.

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