HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/427863-francis-brothers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 18, 2020. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (304) 372-5452, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC874861.
- 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) | MC874861 | Primary | New York Marine and General Insurance Company Policy AU202600018928 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 10, 2026 | 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
3 of 23 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
1 of 29 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | WV | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | WV | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | WV | 2 | 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 West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 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 | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 93.3% | 76.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 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 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 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 West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | Nimishillen (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Grandview (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Jackson (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | WV | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 427863 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC874861 |
| Legal name | FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 702,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Feb 18, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 14, 1990 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand; Gravel; Brine
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 FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC
What does FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC874861: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC 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 FRANCIS BROTHERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 427863. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (304) 372-5452, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC874861, 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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