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BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC

6001 PALMER AVE · Eddyville, IA 52553

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #179425
  • USDOT #265749 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC is a Eddyville, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-179425 and their USDOT number is 265749.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,530,038 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: IA (22), KS (6), NE (5), CO (2), OK (2), MO (1), IN (1), IL (1). Home base: Eddyville, Iowa.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.49 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.01 6 Vehicle Maintenance 10.39 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 177.801HMBPTAHM (Bulk Packages) - Transporting or accept for transportation HM/DG in a bulk package/large means of containment not authorized/selected for the material being transported1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (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 emergency1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC
6001 PALMER AVE
EDDYVILLE, IA 52553
Mailing Address
BEN SHINN TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 800
EDDYVILLE, IA 52553

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SHINN BROKERAGE INC
Eddyville, IA
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