BENEDUM & SONS INC
69-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Salem, WV. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1009105
- MC
- MC27036
- Based
- Salem, WV
- Contact
- 3042662750 · marcia@bsiwellservice.com
What this carrier is
BENEDUM & SONS INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Salem, WV. Operating footprint: 69 power units, 65 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC27036 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects and oilfield equipment. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Mar 15, 2020).
Fleet composition on file: 52 owned trucks, 17 owned tractors, 16 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 289 motor carriers operating 69 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 39.4% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 31.17 | 105.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 12.68 | 39.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 5.24 | 76.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 95.94 | 80.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 7 | 0.95 | 740.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 69-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1009105: 125 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 11, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86 |
| Hazmat | 6 |
| Total violations | 144 (34 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Dec 16, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and oilfield equipment on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 289 peer carriers operating 69 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 89 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 15 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 144 violations, 5 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 740.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 69 power units on file.
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