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Freight Carrier/broker · Arcata, CA

BETTENDORF TRUCKING

4545 W END RD · Arcata, CA 95521

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(707) 822-8271 Tap to call
  • MC #685487
  • USDOT #161866 USDOT Active
  • 173
    Power Units
  • 185
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BETTENDORF TRUCKING is a Arcata, CA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 173 truck(s) in their fleet and 185 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-685487 and their USDOT number is 161866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/09/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BETTENDORF ENTERPRISES INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 12,256,046 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 258 inspections (past 24 months) California — 258 inspections (past 24 months) California — 258 inspections (past 24 months) California — 258 inspections (past 24 months) California — 258 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 7 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (258), OR (18), WA (7). Home base: Arcata, California.

Safety Record

44 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 10
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.44 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.29 111 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

  • 283
    Total
  • 165
    Clean
  • 118
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 81 unique codes

Critical 33

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS19× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.6× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209C-STSCLSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.15× OOS×15 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFAMCoupling - Sliding fifth wheel fore/aft stop is missing/not secured2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDPBRWCoupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket repair weld is cracked.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub4× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 39

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt27× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear13× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve5× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45A-BLHFHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking8× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BETTENDORF TRUCKING
4545 W END RD
ARCATA, CA 95521
Mailing Address
BETTENDORF ENTERPRISES INC
P O BOX 4689
ARCATA, CA 95518-4689

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