HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/236447-joseph-j-brunner-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (724) 775-6665, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC762044.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC762044 | Primary | Starr Indemnity & Liability Company Policy 1000636701191 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 20, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 11 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 20 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | PA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 2 | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 43.8% | 15.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 12 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 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 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper turns Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLIT | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 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 Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cranberry Township, PA | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | New Sewickley Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Harmony Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Bridgewater Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 236447 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC762044 |
| Legal name | JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 58 |
| Annual mileage | 729,746 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 31, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 16, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Garbage/RefusePaper ProductsOtherRecycle Material
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 JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC
What does JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC's operating authority allow?
MC762044: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 236447. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (724) 775-6665, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC762044, 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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