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Carrier profile · USDOT 655309 · MC-307948 · Updated 06/13/2026

BURKE & SONS INC

DBA BURKE & SONS SHAVINGS & GRAIN

14 power unitsavg 6.4 yrRegional · 6 statesCLARKESVILLE, GA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-307948 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(706) 754-6869Email dispatchBURKE_SONS@YAHOO.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.4 yr

Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 29-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BURKE & SONS INC safe to work with?

Is BURKE & SONS INC safe to load? BURKE & SONS INC (USDOT 655309, MC-307948) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CLARKESVILLE, GA, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (75/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BURKE & SONS INC's USDOT number?

BURKE & SONS INC's USDOT number is 655309, and its motor carrier number is MC-307948.

Is BURKE & SONS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BURKE & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BURKE & SONS INC's safety record?

BURKE & SONS INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).

How big is BURKE & SONS INC's fleet?

BURKE & SONS INC operates 14 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BURKE & SONS INC based?

BURKE & SONS INC is based in CLARKESVILLE, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.