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BEHNKE INC
Battle Creek, MI
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Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 75771 · MC 52473
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1980
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-52473 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 63 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC052473
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
27 yrs, 9 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 27 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 14, 1999; first granted December 10, 1980 (45 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC052473
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
MC52473
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9295004
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
75771
MC Number
MC-52473
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
December 10, 1980
Authority Reinstated
January 14, 1999
Annual Mileage
3,227,671 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
600 N Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Michaele Eperthener
Officer 2
Michael Carney
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service39
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 36 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st 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
9 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 41 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 41 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 41 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 41 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
8
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 30, 2025 | OH | — | 3 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 11, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 29, 2024 | IL | — | 5 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 5, 2024 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN20
MI13
OH10
IL4
KY3
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (71)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 51 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
43
Tractor
26
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9LLLW1369 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLLW1368 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG5HDJF4767 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDMK9630 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLW1370 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL834459 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4ML240169 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL975128 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXPL343620 | 2 | — |
Show all 71 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMU5327 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMU5328 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSNF8287 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3SSVX6698 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNF8283 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNF8285 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUL7912 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUM0088 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG8HDJF4763 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN900331 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK97LY24081 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7PLUK4880 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 1JJM532D70L907403 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0EL834453 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL843008 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL843011 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0ML240170 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532D0ML25382 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0PL343609 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL134596 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1TL652600 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2HL975139 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2NL287976 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL392018 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2RL497192 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3BL507184 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL983797 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL134602 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL392013 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3RL497198 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL134589 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL134592 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4ML253827 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL392005 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL392022 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5KL134598 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6ML253828 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7BL507186 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7ML276079 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL392015 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7RL497205 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8GL975130 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8HL975145 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8LL220568 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8ML240174 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8RL497200 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9FL843007 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9ML240166 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL343608 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL983795 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXPL392008 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXRL497196 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W79L316752 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVB6389 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUL7865 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNS6112 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNF8284 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUL7911 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7004KDLF5106 | 1 | — |
| E8d1 | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG7JDJU6552 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CGXHDJF4764 | 1 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 3297001898 | PIQUA OH | II | — | — | GRAPHIC PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
3AKJHHDR9NSNF8285 1JJV532D6GL907408 |
MI RC09139 MI D208473 |
| September 23, 2026 | HUFFR00749 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5NSNF8283 1JJV532DXGL975128 |
MI RC09988 MI D344037 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 3233002031 | CLEVELAND OH | III | — | — | GRAPHIC PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5NSNF8283 1JJV532D1KL134596 |
MI RC09988 MI D941956 |
| July 16, 2026 | 9286005587 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 1 | — | GRAPHIC PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR6PSNS6112 1JJV532D4PL392022 |
MI RC58247 MI E664651 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 9955000463 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 1 | — | ALTA RECYCLING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
3ALXA7CG8HDJF4763 1JJV532D2HL975139 |
MI RB54413 MI D385391 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 5417000321 | CHESTERTON IN | III | — | — | HEARTLAND RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH NAT |
3ALXA7CG5HDJF4767 1JJM532D70L907403 |
MI RB50472 MI 0208471 |
| January 6, 2026 | FALAS00503 | SB I-69 @ MM 5.5, MI | III | 1 | — | SMURFIT WESTROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864 1JJV532D0ML25382 |
MI RC21447 MI E323517 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | SHEPZ05485 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 1 | — | AMERICAN AXLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXA7004KDLF5106 1JJV532D4KL134592 |
MI RC41900 MI D941952 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | CV42516797 | FRANKFORT, KY | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR9NSNF8285 1JJV532D5KL134598 |
MI RC09139 MI D941958 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | 9955000271 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 1 | — | JEWEL FOOD STORES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR2PSUL7864 1JJV532D8ML240174 |
MI RC21447 MI E054481 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING | 10 | October 22, 2026 |
| POST CONSUMER BRANDS | 3 | October 6, 2025 |
| KEEBLER COMPANY | 3 | July 15, 2025 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK | 2 | January 6, 2026 |
| RMR LOUISVILLE | 2 | April 17, 2025 |
| RMR LOUISVILLE WAREHOUSE | 2 | October 8, 2024 |
| WESTROCK BATTLE CREEK MILL | 2 | July 18, 2024 |
| ALTA RECYCLING LLC | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| HEARTLAND RECYCLING | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| AMERICAN AXLE | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| JEWEL FOOD STORES | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| ROSKAM FOODS | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| June 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 3, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| January 14, 1999 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 1998 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Common Carrier |
| December 9, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Arch Insurance Company |
| February 22, 2016 | BROKER | On Record |
| October 23, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
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