Ben Shinn Trucking Inc
- USDOT
- 265749
- Docket
- MC179425
- Website
- Ben Shinn Trucking Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Overview
Originally employing several people with only a few tractors/trailers, it has grown to include roughly 100 power units with approximately 110 full and part time employees. The company is focused primarily around its over one hundred 39-foot end dump trailers, which carry dry bulk products, including metals, glass and alloys. Ben Shinn Trucking, Inc. is the largest end dump company in Iowa, ranks in the top five nationwide and carries a satisfactory safety rating. With its central location, it provides timely service to all areas of the US, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60 | 80 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- Building Materials
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dump Trailer
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 1,869,805 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 05/27/1993 (30 years, 11 months)
- Contract Active — 08/21/1986 (37 years, 8 months)
- Pending Common Revocation
- Pending Contract Revocation
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 3 | 7 | 8.7 | 69.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1.73 | 25.1% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0.36 | 19.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.77 | 55.7% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 51 | 3 | 5.88% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 21 | 8 | 38.1% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Third Coast Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- FNCAP00004304
- Effective date
- 05/01/2024
Verified Broker from Florida
“Full Truckload from Chicago, IL to Des Moines, IA”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Carrier checked in on time at pickup and delivery. They were responsive via email and phone. We knew where the truck was at all times. Dispatch was professional. They were efficient with their time. We could not ask for more from this carrier.
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Des Moines, IA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
