HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1407087-brown-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (270) 538-4426, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC534722.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC534722 | — | NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD Policy 4020125846 · 34 | — | Nov 16, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC534722 | Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ISAH25290112 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 11 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
2 of 30 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | 3 | No |
| Apr 10, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 30, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
27 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 37.0% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 29.6% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 25.9% | 17.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3HOSPRNP | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953AII | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPRNP | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Clarksville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Paducah, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Mechanicsburg (Boone), IN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | E St Louis Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Rural (Carroll County), AR | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Bridgeton, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Hickory, NC | 0 | 3 |
| May 21, 2025 | Ardmore, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Marietta, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | St Jacob Twp, IL | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1407087 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC534722 |
| Legal name | BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 2,300,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 18, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherVinyl Windows And Doors
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC
What does BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC (MC534722), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BROWN TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1407087. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (270) 538-4426, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC534722, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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