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Minor signals on record. Confirm authority and insurance before dispatch.
Golden Transportation
DOT 2878185 · MC MC965930 · Ridgecrest, CA
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Golden Transportation (DOT 2878185, MC MC965930) is a California-based interstate carrier headquartered in Ridgecrest, CA. As of June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Benny E Golden
Operating as: Golden Transportation
DOT Number2878185
MC NumberMC965930
Street817 S LAKELAND ST
City / StateRidgecrest, CA 93555
Phone7607936571
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed04/27/2026
Company officerBenny Golden
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
10 yr 1 mo
Since 2016
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
8/28/2023
Location
817 S LAKELAND ST, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 · Open in Maps →
817 S LAKELAND ST, RIDGECREST, CA, 93555Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny E Golden authorized to operate?

Yes. Benny E Golden holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Benny E Golden's safety record?

Benny E Golden does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Benny E Golden operate?

Benny E Golden operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Benny E Golden insured?

Benny E Golden has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Benny E Golden had any risk indicators?

Benny E Golden has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Benny E Golden?

Benny E Golden's DOT number is 2878185 and MC number is MC965930. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Golden Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2878185. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2878185
MLA
"Golden Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2878185." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2878185
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"Golden Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2878185." Truck Graph. Last modified June 7, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2878185