BROWN TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202648 inspections · 39 violations (7 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207F-SDASVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Suspension - Deflated air suspension
14
2× · sev 7
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4395.3A2-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance1 OOS
HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.45C-BSGVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55D2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- OH16
- IN10
- KY2
- MI2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 36.4% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in OH
Medium impact14 of 25 violations in the last 12 months (56%) came from inspections in OH. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from OH to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 37% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 29%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 14%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 43% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 56%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 19%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 3%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 22%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 59% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× · 19%
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× · 9%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 15%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 8%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 5%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 3%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 9%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 3%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA70 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 40 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi3 drivers
- Company officer
- JM BROWN
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 40 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 42 owned trailers · 25 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or phone numbers with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
50 events- 01/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
- 07/05/2024Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF503025
- 06/01/2024Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZV6823
- 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF503025
- 07/18/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF639608
- 06/01/2010Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 36 MS AJ9424 K3
- 06/29/2006Insurance cancelled — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2147037
- 06/01/2006Insurance replaced — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2147037
- 06/01/2006Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 7475991
- 06/23/2005Insurance cancelled — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2147037
- 06/22/2005Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 9347B076
- 06/01/2005Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 9347B076
- 06/01/2005Insurance replaced — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2147037
- 06/01/2005Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00001375
- 05/24/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2005)
- 05/05/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/18/2005)
- 05/05/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/18/2005)
- 01/05/2005Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00001375
- 12/09/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2004)
- 12/09/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2004)
- 06/01/2004Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM03401168
- 06/01/2004Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA01000039
- 05/05/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2004)
- 05/05/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2004)
- 02/28/2004Insurance cancelled — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT687231
- 02/28/2004Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy F3R 025 203-00
- 01/08/2004Insurance replaced — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 3AT687231
- 02/28/2003Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMP 8568703
- 03/31/1999Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 3298734 RA
- 02/15/1999Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 3298734 RA
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2004-08-09
- Last review
- 2017-03-30
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-30
- Reported mileage
- 2,226,783 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — BROWN TRANSPORT INC, WEST ALEXANDRIA, OH
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