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BERENDA INC

USDOT 681479 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DAVID P BERENDA, PRESIDENT Driveaway / Towaway Based in LAFAYETTE, IN Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Mar 20, 2020
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DAVID P BERENDA, PRESIDENT
Cargo: Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BERENDA INC (USDOT 681479)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): DAVID P BERENDA, PRESIDENT (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/681479/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240299 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 681479
In FMCSA records since Mar 19, 1997 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DAVID P BERENDA, PRESIDENT
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 129,052 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (765) 427-4591
Email: [email protected]
Physical
8686 N 100 W
LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
Mailing
PO BOX 469
BROOKSTON, IN 47923
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 681479
In FMCSA records since Mar 19, 1997 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 129,052 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
16
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BERENDA INC is a corporation based in LAFAYETTE, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 681479. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Risk intelligence

Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,299 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,299 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,299 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80254058 Nov 20, 2023 TN 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2171756 · 1XKAD69X0XJ835276
0 — No
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400027066 Nov 20, 2023 TN 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0903337352 Mar 6, 2019 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX000969020 Nov 10, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0010889781 Sep 27, 2013 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901807888 Apr 14, 2012 IN 0 1 No No Injury
IN0901675315 Aug 9, 2011 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901083782 Mar 26, 2009 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900776629 Nov 13, 2007 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0001624732 Dec 7, 2006 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0000815967 Apr 2, 2006 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070244384 Aug 29, 2005 KY 0 3 Yes No Injury
IN0900034193 May 4, 2003 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0209000341 Sep 3, 2002 IN 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0205000254 May 29, 2002 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0000392754 Mar 30, 2001 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH-980521078 Apr 7, 1998 OH 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC330087
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC330087 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZF3590 91X $1,000,000 Mar 20, 2020 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X12584 BIPD/Primary — Mar 20, 2011 Mar 20, 2020 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06307A BIPD/Primary — Mar 20, 2002 Mar 20, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06307A BIPD/Primary — Mar 20, 2002 Apr 22, 2011 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 436506 BIPD/Primary — Aug 22, 2001 Mar 20, 2002 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96663209-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 1998 Aug 22, 2001 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96663209-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 1998 Sep 9, 2001 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9666320900 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 1997 Jan 29, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 20, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 22, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 20, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Mar 20, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 9, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 22, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 29, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 12, 1998
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
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How to verify BERENDA INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BERENDA INC

Is BERENDA INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BERENDA INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 681479 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BERENDA INC's safety rating? ▾
BERENDA INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BERENDA INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for BERENDA INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BERENDA INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BERENDA INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BERENDA INC based? ▾
BERENDA INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8686 N 100 W, LAFAYETTE, Indiana 47906. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BERENDA INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BERENDA INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BERENDA INC operate? ▾
BERENDA INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BERENDA INC had any crashes? ▾
16 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BERENDA INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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