HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/326594-browns-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BROWN'S TOWING INC
Doing business as BROWN'S TOWING & AUTO
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (406) 258-6525, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC832120.
- 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) | MC832120 | Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY Policy K2GP634861 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 25, 2025 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 15 · Montana avg 24.2%
0 of 22 · Montana avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MT | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 14, 2025 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | MT | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 22, 2025 | MT | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Montana average covers 4,992 vehicle and 8,429 driver inspections of all Montana-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 6 | 100.0% | 78.0% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTFWETL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393102BC | 1 | 0 |
| Steering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209BSTWL | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Montana column is the mix across all Montana-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 326594 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC832120 |
| Legal name | BROWN'S TOWING INC |
| DBA name | BROWN'S TOWING & AUTO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 425,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 1, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWrecked Vehicles
Questions about BROWN'S TOWING INC
What does BROWN'S TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC832120: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BROWN'S TOWING 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'S TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 326594. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 258-6525, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC832120, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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