JOHN BROWN TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202628 inspections · 24 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLSWZUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
10
1× · sev 10
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 3393.55D2-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
- 4392.2LVUnsafe Driving
Lane Restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 5393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 6395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 7395.3A3II
Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWG1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- OH15
- PA10
- WV2
- IN2
- MI1
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 33.3% 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 impact5 of 6 violations in the last 12 months (83%) 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 17% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 14%
- 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× · 20%
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 6%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.9BA-INACTIVEWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. · OOS
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA47 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 17 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
3
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi11 drivers
- Company officer
- LEE MATSON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1995-08-30
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 27 trucks · 21 owned tractors · 40 owned trailers.
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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 9 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
79 events- 05/01/2026Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-942503-2
- 05/01/2026Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-909256-3
- 11/07/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
- 05/01/2024Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-906567-1
- 05/01/2023Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-102579-3
- 05/01/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-101890-8
- 05/01/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-101293-2
- 05/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-101004-3
- 05/01/2019Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-100007-1
- 12/09/2017Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT6600518B523
- 05/01/2017Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5001474
- 04/04/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2017)
- 04/04/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2017)
- 04/01/2016Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5001474
- 03/07/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2016)
- 03/07/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2016)
- 04/12/2015Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 362064
- 04/01/2015Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 362064
- 03/16/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2015)
- 03/16/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2015)
- 05/11/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Excess · policy BE 309 1678
- 04/12/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4584334
- 04/01/2014Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 360870
- 03/31/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2014)
- 03/31/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2014)
- 03/05/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2014)
- 03/05/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2014)
- 04/01/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 358677
- 03/05/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2013)
- 03/05/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2013)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-11-07
- Reported mileage
- 1,502,336 mi (2024)
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