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Carrier Profile · DOT 3158786

Better Built Structures

Private Carrier · Not For HireBenton City, WA 99320-8780
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Better Built Structures has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameBetter Built Structures
DBA
DOT #3158786
MC #
CityBenton City
StateWashington
ZIP99320-8780
Authority age7.9y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/02/2019
Company officerThomas Wesley Haughton Sr.
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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Location

58602 N DEMOSS RD, Benton City, WA, 99320-8780

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jul 2018
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Better Built Structures

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Better Built Structures authorized to operate?

Better Built Structures's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Better Built Structures's safety record?

Better Built Structures does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Better Built Structures operate?

Better Built Structures operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Better Built Structures insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Better Built Structures had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Better Built Structures as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Better Built Structures?

Better Built Structures's DOT number is 3158786. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
Risk Analysis Editor
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