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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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BROWN STRAUSS INC
USDOT 2594998 · EIN 47-2673099
2495 URAVAN STREET, AURORA, CO, 80011
(303) 371-2200 · Kasey Wilcox
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 228
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance205 pts
Unsafe Driving29 pts
Other24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TALS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
CA8
TX6
UT5
AZ1
WI1
MO1
WA1
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.55 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.47 | 9.47 | ≈90–94% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 59% (5 OOS) · Brakes 20% · Load securement 10% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 49 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Seat belt 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 14 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 57%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.103).
2. Other5 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.413).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck12 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
Kasey Wilcox
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2015-03-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBZ TRUCKING INC | 3446892 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2024)
03/31/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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