BEHNKE INC

DOT #75771 • MC #52473
Active

BEHNKE INC is a motor carrier based in BATTLE CREEK, MI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 75771 and MC number 52473. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. BEHNKE INC reports a fleet of 51 power units and 47 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 44 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 4.55% and 7 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, TN, and WI. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of July 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
BEHNKE INC
DOT Number
75771
MC Number
52473
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
600 N HELMER ROAD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Mailing Address
600 N HELMER ROAD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
51
Total Drivers
47
Truck Units
51
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BEHNKE INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

44
Total Inspections
32
Inspections with Violations
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4.55%
Driver OOS Rate
8.33%
Vehicle OOS Rate
7
Reportable Crashes
3
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jul 24, 2001

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BEHNKE INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 52473 Active Active Inactive

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where BEHNKE INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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