HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/75771-behnke-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BEHNKE INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (269) 962-4231, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC52473.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC52473 | — | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9295004 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC52473 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9295003 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 21 · Michigan avg 21.2%
2 of 37 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | IN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | KY | 2 | 3 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | IN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
37 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 65 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 0 | 37.8% | 12.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 35.1% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 21.6% | 19.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| 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 Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 39215 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | La Porte, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Kalamazoo, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Worth Twp, IL | 0 | 5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Lake (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 75771 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC52473 |
| Legal name | BEHNKE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 51 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 3,227,671 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 24, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherCereal
Questions about BEHNKE INC
What does BEHNKE INC's operating authority allow?
MC52473: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BEHNKE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BEHNKE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 75771. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (269) 962-4231, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC52473, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (269) 962-4231
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEHNKE FAST EXPRESS INC Broker |
Battle Creek, MI | 2846115 | MC954265 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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