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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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MAC R BEHNKE RENTALS LTD
USDOT 1088598 · MC451186 · EIN 38-3055628 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
180 UNION ST S, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49014-4918
(269) 788-9999 · BEN BEHNKE
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 31.5% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
53 / 49
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
87 / 1091
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy ZACAT9253908 · eff 10/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance746 pts
Unsafe Driving190 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance167 pts
Other31 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 258 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 91 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.2R | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 30 |
Most inspected states
MI46
OH19
IN12
KY4
IL2
LA1
NC1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.05 | 4.05 | ≈59–66% (near 60) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.89 | 0.92 | ≈68–75% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.09 | 0.00 | ≈13–20% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.26 | 7.53 | ≈84–88% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-19 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 71% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 28% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 1%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 66% (18 OOS) · Brakes 23% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 9% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 51 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 47% · Following / lane / reckless 45% · Phone / texting 5%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 24 violations, 10 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 8 OOS · 58%
393.75G-TAOW ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.445).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 21%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 8%
392.2R, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.037).
Repeat offenders: 393.75G-TAOW ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | PORTAGE, MI | ✓ | ||
| 08/15/2025 | MENDON TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/30/2025 | KALAMAZOO, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2025 | SPRINGFIELD, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/15/2025 | Comstock Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2025 | HILLSBOROUGH, NC | ✓ |
Equipment — 86 vehicles seen in inspections
52 trailer20 truck13 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
BEN BEHNKE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
49
Registered since
2003-01-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRMI LOGISTICS LLC | 2137355 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BEHNKE WAREHOUSING INC | 1638784 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9253908
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253907
07/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.2M mi reported (2023)
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253906
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253905
01/03/2023 — Insurance name changed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253905
11/28/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2022)
11/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253905
10/24/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/17/2022 — Insurance name changed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9253900
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-081310-00
02/22/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 06146734
02/08/2014 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 06146734
02/08/2012 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-071357-00
02/08/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 001 34 21
03/15/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2010)
02/08/2010 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy EBA 001 34 21
02/08/2007 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 090 97 33
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1088598.