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BEHNKE DEDICATED LOGISTICS

180 UNION ST S · Battle Creek, MI 49014-4918

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  • MC #451186
  • USDOT #1088598 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 49
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEHNKE DEDICATED LOGISTICS is a Battle Creek, MI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 49 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-451186 and their USDOT number is 1088598.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/23/2025 · last updated Oct 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MAC R BEHNKE RENTALS LTD
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,193,228 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: MI (47), OH (20), IN (12), KY (4), IL (2), US (2), NC (1), TN (1), NY (1). Home base: Battle Creek, Michigan.

Safety Record

32 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.05 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.89 12 Vehicle Maintenance 7.26 33 Drugs / Alcohol 0.09 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 90
    Total
  • 34
    Clean
  • 56
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.5(a)Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required2× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BEHNKE DEDICATED LOGISTICS
180 UNION ST S
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014-4918
Mailing Address
MAC R BEHNKE RENTALS LTD
PO BOX 33
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BDL BROKERS
Legally BEN F BEHNKE LLC
Battle Creek, MI
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—15055214003733

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