Gary L Benson
Mccloud, CA
DBA: MT SHASTA CRANE
Profile data updated Jan 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2015 (11 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GARY L BENSON is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2015. Based in Mccloud, CA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Box Truck and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gary L Benson operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
Gary L Benson is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,472 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GARY L BENSON
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 15, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Freightliner equipment. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89638P3 | CA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
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.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GARY L BENSON operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GARY L BENSON is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Box Truck and Hotshot.
Is GARY L BENSON's authority currently active?
GARY L BENSON currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GARY L BENSON been in business?
GARY L BENSON has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2015, making their authority approximately 11 years old.
Where is GARY L BENSON located?
GARY L BENSON is physically located at MCCLOUD, CA 96057.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GARY L BENSON has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSOA — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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