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FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL COMPANY INC
Battle Creek, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 75762 · MC 1588470
Conditional
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1588470 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
Safety
Conditional
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1588470
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 004 18 66
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
75762
MC Number
MC-1588470
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 8, 2023
Annual Mileage
186,686 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
120 South Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Behnke
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | 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
MI6
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benle | Semi-trailer | 1B9A14030SB180131 | 1 | — |
| Benl | Semi-trailer | 1B9A140476B18029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W91L765080 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD08X8BJ277441 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR07C378418 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKMHZ7X16M162196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD10KPKE7372 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16PPUJ7177 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 45 ft | 5MADA4533PC064740 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | DELMT02388 | W/B I94 NEAR SANDSTONE RD., MI | II | 2 | — | DIVERSIFIED ENGINEERING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSCEAPR07C378418 1JJV532W91L765080 |
MI RC12195 MI E328465 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | DAUGN04676 | M-99 @ CHICAGO ST, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENLE |
1XKDD08X8BJ277441 1B9A14030SB180131 |
MI RC26351 MI F004688 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | KLEIN03928 | PARK N RIDE, MI | II | 2 | 2 | SA CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKMHZ7X16M162196 |
MI BD01178 |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | OOSLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 12, 2024 | HICKG02657 | US127 @ REST AREA, MI | I | 8 | 3 | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BENL |
5KJJALD10KPKE7372 1B9A140476B18029 |
MI RC23346 MI E366702 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | OOSAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 14, 2024 | DETGT04751 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJBWD16PPUJ7177 5MADA4533PC064740 |
MI RC24986 MI E766208 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 4, 2024 | MOREM05078 | DEWITT REST AREA, MI | III | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR BENLE |
5KKXAMCG1FPGF4420 1B9A14770MB180352 |
MI RB95215 MI E303904 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 27, 2024 | 9511003624 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 1 | — | FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CO INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJBWD16PPUJ7177 5MADA4533PC064740 |
MI RC24986 MI E766208 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DIVERSIFIED ENGINEERING | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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