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Freight Carrier · Rushmore, MN

BENTS TRUCKING

Name: BENTS TRUCKING
Address: 30831 KNAUF AVENUE, RUSHMORE, MN, 56168, US
Telephone: (507) 360-1351

30831 KNAUF AVENUE · Rushmore, MN 56168

Authorized: Property

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MC #404692
USDOT #941706 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BENTS TRUCKING is a Rushmore, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-404692 and their USDOT number is 941706.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/28/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name STEVEN BENTS
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/28/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 718,205 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Rushmore, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
4
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.8 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.37 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.86 1

Inspection Summary

11
Total
8
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 1

391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8

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 limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BENTS TRUCKING
30831 KNAUF AVENUE
RUSHMORE, MN 56168

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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