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Behnke Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
600 N Helmer Road Battle Creek, MI US 49037
USDOT
75771
Docket
MC052473
Website
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Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

For more than 85 years, Behnke Inc. has been trucking freight across the Midwest from our homebase in Battle Creek, Michigan. During those years, much like our location, our family-based values haven’t changed. Today we are one of the largest transportation firms in the Battle Creek/Kalamazoo area.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 30 165 0
Leased 25 48 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

MCS-150 Mileage
3,650,000 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 01/14/1999 (25 years, 10 months)
Contract Active — 09/14/1990 (34 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 16 4 2 3.09 26.5%
Unsafe Driving 14 2 0 2.05 29.6%
Hours of Service Compliance 5 0 0 0.12 6.5%
Driver Fitness 1 0 0 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 2 1 4 7
Crash Reports 2 1 4 7

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 51 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 27 2 7.41% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
Arch Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
ZACAT9295002
Effective Date
09/01/2024

Insurance Type
BIPD
Company Name
Arch Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
ZACAT9295002
Effective Date
09/01/2024

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Verified Broker from Florida

April 12, 2023

“Full Truckload from Appleton, WI to Akron, OH”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Behnke ran a dry van load for us. They kept us updated throughout the trip. Electronic tracking was accepted. Driver was on time for pickup and delivery.


Lanes
Appleton, WI to Akron, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional