Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 518616 · MC-1713479 ·
Billy Bender
DBA BENDERS SALVAGE
5 power unitsavg 9.8 yrLocal · 2 statesCHAPMANVILLE, WV86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1713479 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
BILLY BENDER (USDOT 518616) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 4, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 28, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BILLY BENDER's USDOT number?
BILLY BENDER's USDOT number is 518616, and its motor carrier number is MC-1713479.
Is BILLY BENDER authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. BILLY BENDER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BILLY BENDER's safety record?
BILLY BENDER has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BILLY BENDER's fleet?
BILLY BENDER operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BILLY BENDER based?
BILLY BENDER is based in CHAPMANVILLE, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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