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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 75771 · MC52473 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Behnke Inc

Battle Creek, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightCereal
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (269) 962-4231
51
Power units
47
Drivers
40
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
3.2M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
9.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 21 inspections
Driver out-of-service
5.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 40 inspections
Crashes
6
0 fatal2 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.93 per 1M mi
Total inspections
40
Driver inspections
40
Vehicle inspections
21
People injured
8
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2001)

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC52473
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
51
Power units
51
Trucks
32
Tractors owned
19
Trailers owned
47
Drivers
47
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightCereal
Annual mileage
3,227,671 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
75771
MC / docket
MC-52473
Legal name
Behnke Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 5, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
47 (47)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (269) 962-4231

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Frequently asked

What is Behnke Inc's USDOT number?

Behnke Inc's USDOT number is 75771 and its docket number is MC52473.

Is Behnke Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Behnke Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 40 roadside inspections, a 9.5% vehicle and 5.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Behnke Inc's fleet?

51 power units and 47 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 5, 2025.

What insurance does Behnke Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Insurance Company.

Where is Behnke Inc located?

Behnke Inc is located at 600 N Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI, 49037. Phone: (269) 962-4231.

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