BARNHART CRANE AND RIGGING CO
1,106-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Memphis, TN. Current peer-cohort grade: B (above average).
- USDOT
- 536
- MC
- MC108008
- Based
- Memphis, TN
- Contact
- 9017753000 · brant@barnhartcrane.com
What this carrier is
With 1,106 power units and 848 drivers on file, BARNHART CRANE AND RIGGING CO is an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator operating out of Memphis, TN. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC108008 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 4, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 652 owned trucks, 454 owned tractors, 1,735 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 1,097–1,117 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
Reads as grade B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 282 | 282.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 31 | 31.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 340 | 340.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 536: 663 inspections across 42 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in AZ.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 252 |
| Hours-of-Service | 21 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 283 |
| Total violations | 572 (96 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 22 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries , 3 with fatalities . Most recent: Jan 28, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,735 trailers against 454 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 26 peer carriers operating 1,097–1,117 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 367 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (10 driver OOS, 32 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 572 violations, 22 reportable crashes (3 involving fatalities).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 1,106 power units on file.
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