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GARY BENZ

DOT 926965MC 399568ActiveInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.LACON, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2017-07-05
MCS-150
2025-12-24 · 232,017 mi (2025)
Fleet
4 units · 3 trailers · 8 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
232,017 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
German 58%

ADDRESS

Physical
1085 APPLE KNOB RD
LACON, IL 61540
Mailing
PO BOX 23
LACON, IL 61540

CONTACT

Phone
3092383026
Email
twig.haulers@yahoo.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
GARY BENZ
Title
OWNER
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Construction & Building Materials
Cargo types
6
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayOther: ROCK SAND
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
111 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
20.0%
1 / 5 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 3 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 0 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
80% — 4 clean of 5 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% — driver OOS 1, vehicle OOS 0

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
5 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-12-24

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

No crashes in the last 24 months
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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