Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co
USDOT 536 · MC-108008 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,106 power units and 848 drivers, which ranks it #10 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 343 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 3 fatalities, 22 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 536 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-108008 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2163 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114 |
| Phone | (901) 775-3000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 536.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 652 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 454 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,735 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,938,604 miles reported for 2025 – about 8,986 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 806 CDL drivers; 526 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 322 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Barnhart Crane and Rigging C | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.2% | 14.8% | 21.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 199% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 21% lower than average |
| Inspections | 343 | 326 with a driver check, 204 with a vehicle check, 179 BASIC violations recorded, 9 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 4, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jit - Ex LLC USDOT 974027 | Memphis | 277 | 340 | 567 | 25.7% | 15 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co?
Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co is registered with USDOT number 536 and operating authority MC-108008.
How many trucks does Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co have?
It reports 1,106 power units (454 tractors, 652 straight trucks) and 1,735 trailers, with 848 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 16, 2026).
Where is Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38114.
What is the out-of-service rate of Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co?
Over 24 months, 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.