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BEHNE INC
Sherburn, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 125643 · MC 145646
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-145646 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3.2% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC145646
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP57818A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP57818A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
125643
MC Number
MC-145646
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
June 17, 1985
Annual Mileage
1,217,717 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
101 Fairmont Avenue, Sherburn, MN 56171
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rick Behne
Officer 2
Ashley
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.2% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
7th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA9
NE5
SD5
AR3
OH3
IN2
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (32)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
15
Tractor
15
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 4U3J05123PL022185 | 8 | — |
| 2016 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04829GL015581 | 7 | — |
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04821PL022184 | 6 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X2CJ316919 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ446437 | 5 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X7VR743756 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD875930 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X9CJ316920 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X9DJ361499 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD10LPLW3879 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 32 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1DJ361500 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X3DJ361501 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X7DJ361503 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0TJ228702 | 2 | — |
| 2007 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3B053387L007532 | 2 | — |
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05337PL022387 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASA5326KA047376 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X0CJ316918 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X57J168022 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8LJ313928 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXWD445965 | 1 | — |
| 2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3B04831DL012361 | 1 | — |
| 2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3B04833DL012362 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04821LL019134 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04823LL019135 | 1 | — |
| 2015 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04825FL015009 | 1 | — |
| Xlst | Semi-trailer | 4U3J04829GL015584 | 1 | — |
| 2012 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 4U3J05022CL011822 | 1 | — |
| 2016 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 4U3J05022GL015584 | 1 | — |
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 4U3J05125PL022186 | 1 | — |
| Xl | Semi-trailer | 4U3J0522GL015584 | 1 | — |
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05332PL022183 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | 7150001285 | COVE AR | III | — | — | JARRAFF INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9XXWD445965 4U3J04821PL022184 |
MN PZB4735 MN 7015STZ |
| July 23, 2026 | 5360000004 | MURDO SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKZD49X0TJ228702 4U3J04821PL022184 |
MN PZB8115 MN 7015STZ |
| June 26, 2026 | 8616002199 | FRANKLIN IN | III | 2 | — | CHART INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKZD49X0TJ228702 4U3J04829GL015581 |
MN PZB8115 MN STE4406 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | T557002361 | FREMONT NE | III | — | — | WACO BOOM MANU | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJABD10LPLW3879 5MASA5326KA047376 |
MN PZB4736 MN 7011STZ |
| May 21, 2026 | 5007590153 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | II | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJABD10LPLW3879 5MASA5326KA047376 |
MN PZB4736 MN 7011STZ |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | OOSHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 000P1685MQ | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | III | — | — | GLOBAL MACHINERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKDD49X2CJ316919 4U3J04829GL015581 |
MN PZB4799 MN STE4406 |
| February 28, 2026 | 000P1685L2 | I 29 AND SINGING HILLS EXIT, IA | II | 1 | — | JARRAFF INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKDD49X3DJ361501 4U3J04829GL015581 |
MN PAU1341 MN STE4406 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 2653006732 | MENOMONIE WI | II | 6 | — | CLARK EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKWDB9X7VR743756 4U3J05332PL022183 |
MN PZA5903 MN 7014STZ |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 000P14KF34 | HWY 18 183 MM EB, IA | III | 1 | — | JARRAFF INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKDD49X3DJ361501 4U3J05123PL022185 |
MN PAU1341 MN 7016STZ |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | 1412001149 | ATLANTA GA | II | 2 | — | JB HARRIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKDD49X2CJ316919 4U3J05123PL022185 |
MN PZB4799 MN 7016STZ |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JARRAFF INDUSTRIES | 9 | August 9, 2026 |
| BATTLE MOTORS INC | 3 | July 28, 2025 |
| CHART INC | 2 | June 26, 2026 |
| JARRAFF | 2 | May 26, 2024 |
| WACO BOOM MANU | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| GLOBAL MACHINERY | 1 | March 14, 2026 |
| CLARK EQUIPMENT | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| JB HARRIS | 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| WAREHOUSE & RELOAD | 1 | November 14, 2025 |
| LINDE | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| CHART INDUSTRIES | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
16 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 17, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 18, 1984 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 3, 1983 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 5, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| October 1, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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