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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #876263MC-656473

MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES

Doing Business As (DBA): BIRCH TRANSPORTATION

Physical Business Address
135 Belcher Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: Margaret Benavides • Don Benavides
Registered Carrier Phone
(865) 376-2691
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2000-04-28
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

1
Total Power Units
1
Total Registered Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
5k
Annual Miles (2016)
Owned Road Tractors:1 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:3 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:5,000 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$12,400 – $19,500
Est. Total Fleet Policy (1 Unit)
$12,400 – $19,500
Minimum Federal Liability
$1,000,000

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
March • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-04-28 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2010-09-21

Frequently Asked Questions About MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES

Is MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES (USDOT #876263) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES (USDOT #876263, MC-656473) holds an ACTIVE registration in Sweetwater, Tennessee, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES operate?

MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES reports 1 commercial power unit(s) and 1 driver(s) (including 1 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #876263?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $1,000,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($1,000,000 Auto Liability) • MCS-90 Federal Endorsement • BMC-34 Household Goods Cargo • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 1-unit fleet in TN is $12,400–$19,500 per power unit annually.

When is MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #876263, MARGARET & DON BENAVIDES must file its MCS-150 biennial update every March in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-04-28.

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