BEHNKE INC
USDOT 75771 • 600 N HELMER ROAD, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9295002 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 20, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5620R268-TIL-10 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2010 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 077701 66022756 | ON FILE | Nov 29, 2007 | Jun 26, 2013 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9295001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9295000 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-292582-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP1026854 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-737646-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 21, 2011 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042237 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-737646-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 077701 66022756 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2007 | Jun 30, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-4827A407-TIL-03 | REPLACED | May 10, 2003 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | CIM1200797 | REPLACED | May 10, 2002 | May 10, 2003 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | IMC0076567 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2000 | May 11, 2002 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4219759001 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2000 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | TRUST FUND | 68917848 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 1999 | Nov 29, 2007 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CGP 0273381 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 1998 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CGP0273381 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 1998 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CGP0273381 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 1998 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CGP 0273381 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 1998 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 950901 06631523 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 1995 | Aug 13, 1998 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 81-MS-CO8245 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 1995 | Sep 27, 1998 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | IO 11 42 69 0 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 1994 | Aug 13, 1995 |
| THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TK-F310978 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 1993 | Aug 13, 1995 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | TPI03218101GPA5301 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 1991 | Nov 29, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9295002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9295001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9295000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-292582-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5620R268-TIL-10 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Mar 20, 2016 | Mar 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP1026854 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 077701 66022756 | SURETY | Jun 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 077701 66022756 | SURETY | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3042237 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-737646-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2011 | Apr 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-737646-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4219759001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-4827A407-TIL-03 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 68917848 | TRUST FUND | Nov 29, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CIM1200797 | CARGO | May 10, 2003 | May 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | IMC0076567 | CARGO | May 11, 2002 | May 11, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CGP0273381 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CGP 0273381 | CARGO | Sep 13, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CGP0273381 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2000 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CGP 0273381 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2000 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | TPI03218101GPA5301 | SURETY | Nov 29, 1999 | Nov 29, 1999 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81-MS-CO8245 | CARGO | Sep 27, 1998 | Sep 27, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 950901 06631523 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 1998 | Aug 13, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | IO 11 42 69 0 | CARGO | Aug 13, 1995 | Aug 13, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | TK-F310978 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 1995 | Aug 13, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-052473 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-052473 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC052473 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC052473 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC052473 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2013 |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 14, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC052473 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 1990 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 1983 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 1998 |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 1982 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 1998 |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 11, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC052473 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1980 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 14 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...VX6698 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | PATERSON | ...HJ0575 | BEHNKE INC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | WORTH TWP | I-294 | ...JF4767 | BEHNKE INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...UK4880 | BEHNKE INC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMMETT TWP | 11 MILE | ...LW1367 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER | E I 96 | ...LF5106 | BEHNKE INC |
| Mar 13, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANEYVILLE | KY0079 | ...UL7864 | BEHNKE INC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYSVILLE | US 33 | ...NC1770 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENDON TWP | SILVER | ...MC2376 | BEHNKE INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE | GREENLEAF AVE | ...UL7911 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I80 | ...NJ2715 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jul 11, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | STADIUM | ...GA7350 | BEHNKE INC |
| Nov 22, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KALAMAZOO | KING | ...MC2376 | BEHNKE INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Comstock Twp | I 94 | ...MC2377 | BEHNKE INC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | I-94 | ...HN3692 | BEHNKE INC |
| May 6, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON TWP | N I 69 | ...JS2975 | BEHNKE INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOL | US HWY 20 | ...LL6843 | BEHNKE INC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | CAPITAL | ...JS2976 | BEHNKE INC |
| Feb 23, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | COLUMBIA | ...539476 | BEHNKE INC |
| Dec 18, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
56 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 56 events