BURNETTE FOODS INC
USDOT 422519 • 701 US 31, ELK RAPIDS, MI, 49629
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-834977 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 7, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | BAP-3300107 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | BAP-3300107 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FPK BAN 3009858991 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FPK BAN 3009858991 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FPK BAN 3009941447 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000022158D | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-3300107 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPK BAN 3009941447 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP-3300107 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000022158D | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPK BAN 3009858991 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPK BAN 3009858991 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC834977 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2020 |
| MC834977 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAR TWP | US 131 | ...342984 | BURNETTE FOODS INC |
| Dec 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRANT TWP | ROOSEVELT | ...779997 | BURNETTE FOODS INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLAND TWP | US 31 | ...089427 | BURNETTE FOODS INC |
| Oct 9, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Elk Rapids | US 31 | ...349261 | BURNETTE FOODS INC |
| Aug 15, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 61 | ...089427 | BURNETTE FOODS INC |
| May 21, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2017 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 1998 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records