Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2098314 ·
Rick E Bender
DBA WHEELS COAL CO
12 power unitsavg 11.9 yrLocal · 1 statesTREMONT, PA86/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.9Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.9 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
RICK E BENDER (USDOT 2098314) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 17, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 17, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICK E BENDER's USDOT number?
RICK E BENDER's USDOT number is 2098314.
Is RICK E BENDER authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 17, 2026. RICK E BENDER is active in the FMCSA register.
What is RICK E BENDER's safety record?
RICK E BENDER has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICK E BENDER's fleet?
RICK E BENDER operates 12 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICK E BENDER based?
RICK E BENDER is based in TREMONT, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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