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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 125643· MC145646· CARRIER· EIN 41-1815276
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BEHNE INC

101 FAIRMONT AVENUE, SHERBURN, MN, 56171(507) 764-3151accounting@behneinc.comRICK BEHNE
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Vehicle OOS
6.7%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.1%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC145646

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 10/01/2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy GWP57818A
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 10/01/2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy GWP57818A
Authority history (7) ▾
04/08/1993COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/1993)
04/08/1993COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/1993)
04/08/1993CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/1993)
06/17/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
10/18/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
06/03/1983MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
10/05/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history2 insurers on record
Filing timeline (9)
  1. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/199610/29/2008
  2. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/01/199610/29/2008
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/199610/01/2008
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/01/199610/01/2008
  5. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/200810/01/2008
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/20/199610/01/1996
  7. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 02/20/199610/01/1996
  8. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/08/199302/20/1996
  9. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/08/199302/20/1996

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle15 inspections · 6.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver32 inspections · 3.1% OOS · National 6.7%

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Dunn County, WI

Medium impact

6 of 17 violations in the last 12 months (35%) came from inspections in Dunn County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Dunn County, WI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 25% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Speeding2 viol52%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 52%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol48%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 48%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 18 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 30% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 OOS2 viol76%
  • 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 Tim2× · 76%
Log / ELD device2 viol24%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 24%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 15 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Wheels / rims violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 32% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Wheels / rims1 OOS1 viol23%
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× · 23%
Lighting / lamps3 viol23%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 12%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× · 4%
Other3 viol21%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 12%
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 8%
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× · 2%
Load securement3 viol17%
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× · 12%
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× · 4%
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× · 2%
What to do
  • Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around; torque after service and re-torque on schedule
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 13 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
3
Inspections
2
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 50%Hours-of-Service Compliance 50%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 50% of recent
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 50% of recent
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

51
Inspections
50
Violations
7
Out-of-service
104
CSA points
15
Crashes
24
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

37 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

21 trailer 16 truck
2023 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 8×
4U3J04821PL022184· 7015STZ MN
2023 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 8×
4U3J05123PL022185· 7016STZ MN
2016 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 7×
4U3J04829GL015581· 5136STN MN
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 5×
1XPBD49X4PD875930· PZA4817 MN
1997 KENWORTH W900seen 5×
1XKWDB9X7VR743756· P2A5903 MN
2021 KENWORTH T680seen 5×
1XKYD49X5MJ446437· PZB0351 MN
2012 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 5×
1XKDD49X2CJ316919· PAV2141 MN
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 4×
1XKYD49X8LJ313928· PAS0525 MN
2013 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 4×
1XKDD49X9DJ361499· PAL5032 MN
2012 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 4×
1XKDD49X9CJ316920· PAR5214 MN
2013 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 3×
1XKDD49X3DJ361501· PAU1341 MN
2012 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 3×
1XKDD49X0CJ316918· PAN0620 MN
2020 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J04823LL019135· 3961STV MN
2023 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J05337PL022387· 7024STZ MN
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900seen 3×
5KJJABD10LPLW3879· PZB4736 MN
2016 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 2×
3WKDD49X9GF113763· PAP6004 MN
2023 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J05332PL022183· 7014STZ MN
2012 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J05022CL011822· 6310STR MN
2016 DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER Doonan Specialized Trailerseen 2×
1D9BG5323G1609499· 6311STR MN
2013 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 2×
1XKDD49X7DJ361503· PAV3589 MN
2007 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3B053387L007532· 9089STA MN
2013 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 2×
1XKDD49X1DJ361500· PZB5337 MN
2019 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 2×
5MASA5326KA047376· 7011STZ MN
2026 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X0TJ228702· PZB8115 MN
2014 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
4U3J0482XEL013142· 2469STR MN
2019 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
5MAPA5328KA047997· 3857STU MN
2014 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
4U3J04828EL013141· 6348STR MN
2020 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
4U3J04821LL019134· 3960STV MN
2013 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
4U3B04831DL012361· 1577STK MN
2013 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
4U3B04833DL012362· 1576STK MN

+ 7 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
13
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
14
14 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.2M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi14 drivers
Company officer
RICK BEHNE
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
54320833
Registered since
1974-06-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-17
Census status
Active

Fleet: 13 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 40 owned trailers · 4 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 3 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

3
Connected carriers
2
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

14 events
  1. 02/17/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.2M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/29/2008Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TN225119

  3. 10/01/2008Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP57818A

  4. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TN225119

  5. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP57818A

  6. 10/01/1996Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP27692A

  7. 02/20/1996Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP27692A

  8. 04/08/1993COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/1993)

  9. 04/08/1993CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/1993)

  10. 06/17/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  11. 10/18/1984MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  12. 06/03/1983MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  13. 10/05/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  14. 06/01/1974Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2000-02-29
Last review
2011-01-04
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-17
Reported mileage
1,217,717 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — BEHNE INC, SHERBURN, MN

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