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BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC

  • 265749
  • 6001 PALMER AVE
    EDDYVILLE, IA 52553
  • 60
  • 40
  • 38

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/25/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 04/15/2015)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 46.7 23.2
Driver 2.6 6.4
Hazmat 20.0 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/25/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-179425
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.65 Not Public 1.04 14.48 0.28 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
5
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
60
Combination Carrier
Not Public
38
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
15
14
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
38
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
Not Public
38
0
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 69

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 2 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2Y Failure to yield right of way 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time: 1 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
392.4A-POS Driver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine 1 1 10 Drugs/Alcohol
392.4A-UI Driver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation. 1 1 10 Drugs/Alcohol
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 4 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken 2 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-VFC Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below. 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STPAL Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. 3 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.81 Horn inoperative 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 3 2 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
177.801HMBPTA HM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being transported. 1 1 2 HM Compliance
177.823A-HMPMCM HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in §171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency. 1 0 5 HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 38

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
10/15/2025 KSHP00967173 KS MX1498 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
10/10/2025 IA000P14W29Q IA VF2729 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/1/2025 OKM407156481 OK LR1346 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/30/2025 IA000P10L5C8 IA FY7077 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/18/2025 MOW185006435 MO 92KR0P MO TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
9/3/2025 KSHP02950911 KS FS6681 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
177.801HMBPTA HM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being t (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
395.3A2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
177.823A-HMPMCM HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 5  
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.201A-VFC Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
9/2/2025 IA000P144TS4 IA FJ2731 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/12/2025 NET478001646 NE FS6681 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/27/2025 KSHP03660540 KS VF5558 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing 6  
7/3/2025 IA000P13P4H5 IA LR1587 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/1/2025 IA000P13KDBT IA LT8279 IA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
5/16/2025 IN7562007625 IN VB6335 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.95A3 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator 2  
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 6  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
5/14/2025 OKZ200210252 OK VF5558 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 7  
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 2  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
5/12/2025 IL5002730037 IL VF1840 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/7/2025 IA000P1685DF IA VE3754 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
4/16/2025 IA000P1271T5 IA VE3754 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.81 Horn inoperative 3  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
4/3/2025 KSHP03532535 KS VE3754 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/19/2025 IA000P120V4T IA FY7381 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
3/7/2025 IA000P131VTJ IA VF3620 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
1/16/2025 IA000P11305W IA FJ2731 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/14/2024 NET025001491 NE VE3754 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/13/2024 IA000P131VHW IA VF5563 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 7  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
10/21/2024 IA000P156NG6 IA FV0504 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/15/2024 CO1623340522 CO VF3616 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.209D-STPAL Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
9/9/2024 IA000P16CVFF IA VF1697 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
9/6/2024 IA000P165XDK IA VE8980 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
8/13/2024 NET557000985 NE VB6335 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/30/2024 IA000P15JNTN IA VE3815 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/29/2024 IA000P14HXD7 IA VF5425 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken 2  
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 6  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
7/29/2024 IA000P165X9K IA IH0209 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/12/2024 NET478000753 NE VE8980 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/9/2024 IA000P169M9S IA VE8980 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/2/2024 IA000P16CV87 IA FS6681 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
6/4/2024 IA000P15JNQP IA VE8983 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
5/20/2024 IN8194005106 IN FY1010 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
3/26/2024 IL4004540573 IL FV0504 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/27/2024 IA000P14HX22 IA VF4490 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.4A-POS Driver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine (OOS) 10 + 0 (OOS)  
392.2Y Failure to yield right of way 5  
392.4A-UI Driver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation (OOS) 10 + 0 (OOS)  
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
2/12/2024 IA000P130QGK IA FS6681 IA TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
6/13/2024 IA2401427840 IA SG7622 IA 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
12/27/2023 IA2301401778 IA VF2959 IA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 6/29/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
  • 38
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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/25/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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