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BEHNKE INC

USDOT 75771 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Based in BATTLE CREEK, MI Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Jan 14, 1999
Policy effective · Sep 1, 2025
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 30 days Inactive Dec 15, 1998 → reinstated Jan 14, 1999
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BEHNKE INC (USDOT 75771)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 30 days — Inactive Dec 15, 1998 → reinstated Jan 14, 1999
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/75771/
As of: Jul 25, 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 88/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=20211 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 75771
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC052473
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 51 units
Drivers 47
Annual mileage 3,227,671 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (269) 962-4231
Email: [email protected]
Physical
600 N HELMER ROAD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 75771
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,227,671 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 7.1% vs 23.4% -16.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 4.0% vs 6.7% -2.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.10 vs 1.80 +0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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 32 19 0
Trailers 19 72 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 115 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 3 5 8
Tow-away 0 1 5 6
Crash reports 0 1 5 6

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 73 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 40 40 0
OOS inspections 2 2 0
OOS percentage 5% 5% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
51
Drivers
47
Inspections
73
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
7.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
6
115 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BEHNKE INC is a corporation based in BATTLE CREEK, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 75771. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 51 power units and 47 drivers, with 73 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. 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.

Carrier overview

BEHNKE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 51 power units and 47 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 10 years on FMCSA's records, based in Battle Creek, MI. Across 48 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.3% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common and contract (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

48 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 92% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (19) and MI (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

8.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (38.6% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 14 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 51 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 47 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 20,211 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–77 power units (±50% of this carrier's 51 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 20,211 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 20,211 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 15, 1998 to Jan 14, 1999 (30 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 17 2 11.8% Feb 27, 2026
Michigan (MI) 10 1 10.0% Jan 6, 2026
Ohio (OH) 6 1 16.7% Oct 30, 2025
Illinois (IL) 4 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Jan 2, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Apr 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Wabash National 63
Freightliner 59
E8d1 2
Hyundai Translead 1
Kenworth 1
Reitnouer 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.05 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 — 0.29 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 10 — 0.76 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 9 — 1.07 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 10 — 2.27 2 — 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 (73 rows) View all 73 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87223147 Feb 27, 2026 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB54413 · 3ALXA7CG8HDJF4763
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87113934 Feb 17, 2026 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB50472 · 3ALXA7CG5HDJF4767
0 — No
86739325 Jan 6, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC21447 · 3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864
1 392.2-SLLML No
86715808 Jan 5, 2026 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC41900 · 3ALXA7004KDLF5106
1 393.9A-LIL No
86706458 Jan 2, 2026 KY 2 FRANKFORT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC09139 · 3AKJHHDR9NSNF8285
3 392.2-SLLED, 392.2UCR No
86649158 Dec 23, 2025 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC21447 · 3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
86613021 Dec 15, 2025 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB90295 · 4V4NC9EH4KN900331
0 — No
86293859 Nov 6, 2025 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC11448 · 3AKJHHDR2NSNF8287
0 — No
86212756 Oct 30, 2025 OH 1 COLUMBUS OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3648906 · 3AKJHHDR3SSVX6698
6 396.7A-UOC, 396.3A1-F, 393.75A3-TFL No
85985982 Oct 6, 2025 OH 2 LIMA OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB84975 · 1FUJHHDR7LLLW1368
0 — No
86025770 Sep 25, 2025 IL 3 I-294
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB90295 · 4V4NC9EH4KN900331
0 — No
85848559 Sep 22, 2025 OH 3 ST MARYS OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB85968 · 1FUJHHDR9LLLW1369
1 392.15 Yes
85794763 Sep 15, 2025 OH 3 NEVADA OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC24020 · 3AKJHHDR9PSUL7912
0 — No
85725298 Sep 9, 2025 MI 3 COLDWATER WEIGH STATION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC17010 · 1FUJHHDR7PLUK4880
0 — No
85618956 Aug 28, 2025 IN 1 AUBURN IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC22439 · 3AKJHHDR7PSUL7911
7 395.24, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR No
85309220 Jul 23, 2025 MI 3 WILLOW HWY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3648906 · 3AKJHHDR3SSVX6698
5 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 395.24 No
85233355 Jul 15, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC21447 · 3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864
2 392.2-SLL, 395.24D-ELDPT No
85222679 Jul 14, 2025 MI 2 mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB54413 · 3ALXA7CG8HDJF4763
2 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-HLLH No
85217187 Jul 14, 2025 IN 2 WARREN IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC11448 · 3AKJHHDR2NSNF8287
1 393.9A-LSML No
85113519 Jul 1, 2025 MI 2 US-23 SB AT 1 MM
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB87010 · 1FUJHHDR5LLLW1370
2 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML No
85049055 Jun 25, 2025 MI 2 COLDWATER SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB85968 · 1FUJHHDR9LLLW1369
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84860206 May 30, 2025 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB50472 · 3ALXA7CG5HDJF4767
6 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 395.30B1-ELDDFR Yes
84773486 May 21, 2025 IN 3 MICHIGAN CITY IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB52154 · 3ALXA7CGXHDJF4764
2 391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLLR Yes
84586308 Apr 30, 2025 IN 2 SEYMOUR IN
WABASH VANS SEMI-TRAILER
MI D441390 · 1JJV532D3HL983797
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84445741 Apr 17, 2025 IN 3 FREMONT IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB84975 · 1FUJHHDR7LLLW1368
4 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.8-D No
Recent Crashes (115 rows) View all 115 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0253207940 Oct 30, 2025 OH 0 3 Yes No Injury
MI0003543694 Jul 11, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003685087 Dec 29, 2024 IL 0 5 Yes No Injury
OH0245227212 Dec 5, 2024 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003271228 Aug 28, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003250354 Jul 31, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0073019047 Mar 13, 2024 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0234247530 Oct 3, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002920990 Jun 15, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002946875 Mar 3, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904209726 Jan 16, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002624617 Jul 11, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002443229 Nov 22, 2021 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002349029 Aug 11, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903837728 Jul 12, 2021 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002268793 May 6, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903778649 Apr 16, 2021 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002242900 Apr 6, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002238219 Feb 23, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002178790 Dec 18, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903586070 May 27, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903555487 Mar 5, 2020 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001960981 Feb 22, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001838273 Oct 20, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0195130051 Jul 9, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC052473
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9295003 91X $1,000,000 Sep 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9295002 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2024 Sep 1, 2025 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9295001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2023 Sep 1, 2024 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9295000 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2023 Sep 1, 2023 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 50-292582-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2015 Apr 1, 2023 REPLACED
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. NONE TRUST FUND — Oct 1, 2013 Mar 20, 2016 CANCELLED
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. NONE TRUST FUND — Jun 26, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. NONE TRUST FUND — Jun 26, 2013 Jun 26, 2013 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP1026854 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2015 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-737646-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2011 Apr 1, 2011 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3042237 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2011 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 48-737646-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2011 Apr 21, 2011 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-5620R268-TIL-10 CARGO — Jun 1, 2010 Sep 5, 2018 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 077701 66022756 SURETY — Nov 29, 2007 Jun 26, 2013 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 077701 66022756 SURETY — Nov 29, 2007 Jun 30, 2013 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-4827A407-TIL-03 CARGO — May 10, 2003 Jun 1, 2010 REPLACED
SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. CIM1200797 CARGO — May 10, 2002 May 10, 2003 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA IMC0076567 CARGO — Aug 13, 2000 May 11, 2002 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4219759001 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2000 Apr 1, 2011 REPLACED
WESTERN SURETY CO. 68917848 TRUST FUND — Nov 29, 1999 Nov 29, 2007 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CGP0273381 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 1998 Aug 13, 2000 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CGP0273381 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 1998 Sep 13, 2000 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CGP 0273381 CARGO — Aug 13, 1998 Sep 13, 2000 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CGP 0273381 CARGO — Aug 13, 1998 Aug 13, 2000 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 81-MS-CO8245 CARGO — Aug 13, 1995 Sep 27, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Sep 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Sep 5, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  7. Mar 28, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  8. Mar 28, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Mar 20, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
  10. Apr 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  11. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
  12. Jun 30, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 27, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  14. Jun 26, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 26, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
  16. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Apr 21, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jun 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  21. Nov 29, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  22. May 10, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  23. May 11, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  24. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  25. Sep 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  26. Aug 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  27. Aug 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  28. Nov 29, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  29. Jan 14, 1999
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Dec 15, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Dec 15, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Dec 15, 1998
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 30 days (through Jan 14, 1999)
  33. Sep 27, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Sep 27, 1998
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  35. Aug 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Aug 13, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
  37. Aug 13, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE HOME INSURANCE CO.
  38. Dec 9, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  39. Sep 14, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Jan 12, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHESTERTON IN IN 7 1
ROADSIDE OH 6 0
I-294 IL 3 0
COLDWATER SCALE MI 3 3
AUBURN IN IN 2 0
MICHIGAN CITY IN IN 2 1
SEYMOUR IN IN 2 0
WARREN IN IN 2 0
80 IL 1 0
D15 IL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 22 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 14 0
395.30(b)(2) 395.30(b)(2) Hours of Service 7 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.15 Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol 1 1
393.207(b) Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BEHNKE 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 BEHNKE INC

Is BEHNKE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BEHNKE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 75771 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 BEHNKE INC's safety rating? ▾
BEHNKE 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 BEHNKE INC had? ▾
73 roadside inspections are on file for BEHNKE 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 BEHNKE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BEHNKE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BEHNKE INC based? ▾
BEHNKE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 600 N HELMER ROAD, BATTLE CREEK, Michigan 49037. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BEHNKE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BEHNKE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC052473). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BEHNKE INC operate? ▾
BEHNKE INC self-reports 51 power units and 47 drivers 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 BEHNKE INC had any crashes? ▾
115 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BEHNKE 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.

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