BROWN CARRIERS LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are 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.
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.
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, (956) 526-5452, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1408236.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 7 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 8 · Texas avg 7.7%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 28, 2024 | TX | 1 | 3 | No |
| Oct 25, 2024 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
12 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 11 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 91.7% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345PC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 1 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205C | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 | 3857711 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1408236 |
| Legal name | BROWN CARRIERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 452,607 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 5, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherAUTOPARTS, APPLIANCES
Questions about BROWN CARRIERS LLC
What does BROWN CARRIERS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BROWN CARRIERS LLC (MC1408236), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BROWN CARRIERS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 CARRIERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3857711. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 526-5452, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1408236, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (956) 526-5452
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC | 3961310 | MC1477401 | 0 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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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.